Association for Autism and Neurodiversity - Groups for creative writing, knitting, team trivia, Dungeons & Dragons, game night, social group for queer adults (18-30), movie discussion, creative writing

AutCraft - Minecraft server for players on the autism spectrum

Webinars

Autism Society of NC - Upcoming 2025 topics: behavior, school, newly diagnosed, adulthood, general autism *English and Spanish Webinars available

Autism Speaks - Upcoming 2025 topics: toileting for adults and teens, trauma informed care, profound autism parenting, neuroadaptive fitness

Workshops

Alliance for Autism and Neurodiversity - Upcoming 2025 topics: burnout, harnessing auditory system for self-regulation for adults, IEPs, finding friends, strategies and support, using sense of smell for self-regulation for adults, supporting neurodivergence in adults

Autism Society of NC - Upcoming 2025 topics: accessing services, transitioning to adulthood, helping children navigate the journey after diagnosis *English and Spanish workshops available

Educational Rights

Autism in Schools: Your Child’s Rights - Autism Speaks

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) - Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Guidance on FAPE, Nov 16, 2015 - US Dept. of Education: Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services

FAPE Fact Sheet - Roseville Community Schools

FAPE Webinar - Pathfinder Family Center (under 10 minutes)

The Complete Guide to Understanding FAPE - IEP Law Firm PC

What is FAPE? Special Education and the Law - Euna Solutions

Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) - US Dept. of Education

Students with Disabilities in Private School - US Dept. of Education

IDEA Statutes & Regulations - US Dept. of Education

IDEA - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Center for Parent Information & Resources

Information Brief: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - IRIS Center

Individualized Education Programs Module #4d: Least Restrictive Environment - Extended School Year Eligibility - Public Schools of NC

Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities - North Carolina Dept. of Public Instruction

Parent’s Guide to Special Education in NC - Duke Law School

Services & General Resources

IEP Review - Alliance of Autism and Neurodiversity

Online Group Therapy for Individuals with Autism - Ascent Autism

Coaching for Caregivers of Autistic Individuals over 22 - Alliance of Autism and Neurodiversity

Homeschooling Toolkit - Autism Society of NC

List of Private and Non-Profit Organizations - Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee

Resources by Topic - Autism Society

North Carolina Navigating Care - Resources for 6 different life domains

Water Safety - National Autism Association

Autistic Self Advocacy Network Resource Library - Books, toolkits, sexual health care, self-advocacy, reports and briefs