The Autism Society of Forsyth County (ASFC) is an all-volunteer group comprised of people who care about the needs of those with autism spectrum disorders, including parents, families, friends and professionals. We are an affiliate of the Autism Society of North Carolina which is a chapter of the Autism Society of America.

ASFC is a non-profit organization. All meetings, programs, support groups and mailings are available to anyone concerned with, or wishing information about autism.

ASFC Membership Meeting

You’re invited to come to an organizational working group meeting to help the Autism Society of Forsyth County make plans for the future.
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Cafeteria at the Children’s Home, 1001 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem NC 27104

At this organizational meeting, we will divide into interest groups and assign “jobs” to teams to help the group manage:

• Communication-newsletter, mailings, email
• Finance
• Fund raising
• Meeting arrangements-planning, refreshments
• Education
• Camp Imagine
• Recreation
• Respite Care
• Website maintenance
• Leadership

If you’re unable to attend but would like to be involved, please send an email message indicating your area of interest to: autismsocietyforsythcounty@gmail.com

To make reservations for respite care, please contact: Christy Wiseman- tele: 945-4124.

We need help from parents of children and adults on the autism spectrum, caregivers and anyone who’s interested in helping reorganize this support group for families in Forsyth County. Hope to see you there!

Little Heroes Camp

A one-week outdoor day camp experience at the Jerry Long Family YMCA designed for highly functioning children along the Autism spectrum. Activities include music, swimming, sports, arts and crafts. All camp staff and volunteers are trained by a National Board Certified Special Education Teacher. Read more information.

Little Heroes Swim Lessons

The Jerry Long Family YMCA is proud to offer Little Hero swim lessons for children along the Autism spectrum. These lessons will teach children safety, confidence, social development and swimming skills in a nurturing and safe environment. The teachers have years of experience teaching special needs participants and have a passion for the program. The YMCA will offer both group and one-on-one swim lessons for interested participants. Read more information.