2014—2015 Annual Report

We Improve Lives, Support Families, and Educate Communities... Together A Message from the Board Chair & Chief Executive Officer For more than 45 years, the Autism Society of (ASNC) has improved the lives of individuals with autism, supported families affected by autism, and educated our communities about the needs of people with autism. Together with our donors and volunteers, we have helped individuals with autism across the state live fulfilling lives. As many as one in 58 children may be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in NC, according to recent CDC studies of 8-year-old schoolchildren. Of note, North Carolina’s median age for diagnosis, 37 months, was the youngest in the 11-state sample. We are pleased to see the results of our efforts to make sure that parents and professionals understand the signs and symptoms of autism, ultimately leading to earlier intervention and better long-term outcomes. As we reflect on our past 45 years, we want to thank all of you for being a part of our family and acknowledge the many contributions you have made to our community. Your leadership, talent, and generous financial support have enabled ASNC to continue to create innovative programs to provide much-needed services. A few important highlights from this year include: • Expansion of our direct-care services increased access to vital services throughout the state for more children, adolescents, and adults on the spectrum. • Under the leadership of Dr. Aleck Myers, our Clinical Director, we launched LifeLong Interventions. The expansion of licensed staff and Board Certified Behavior Analysts positioned ASNC as a clinical leader in the field providing comprehensive treatment for ASD, across all skill levels and across the lifespan. • Growth in our job-training initiatives and the expansion of our Employment Supports Department led to more individuals with autism gaining and retaining meaningful employment. • Our focus on the needs of our rural and minority populations through a series of faith-based workshops is helping clergy members to learn the signs and symptoms of autism and to include individuals and families with autism in their congregations. • Crisis response is now recognized as one of the greatest needs for people with autism in North Carolina. We are continuing our long history of public-policy advocacy by advising decision-making entities about how best to prevent and solve crises for individuals with autism. We would specifically like to thank donors who made some of these highlights possible. Thank you, Ray Evernham and the Evernham Family-Racing for a Reason Foundation for supporting IGNITE, Gregg and Lori Ireland and the Ireland Family Foundation for supporting our clinical leadership, and the Walmart Foundation for supporting the expansion of our Employment Supports Department. Without their financial assistance, the growth in these areas would not have been possible. ASNC accomplished much in fiscal year 2014-15. After seven years of persistence by our families and supporters, we celebrated the signing of SB 676, “Autism Health Insurance Coverage” into law. ASNC also led efforts to ensure that the needs of the autism community were at the forefront of policymakers’ minds throughout the discussions of changes to Medicaid. As the autism prevalence rate continues to rise, we recognize that families increasingly face financial, emotional, and day-to-day hardships, and more resources are needed than ever before. Remarkably, last year ASNC touched, in a meaningful way, the lives of more than 20,000 individuals who received direct services. An additional 215,000 learned how to support individuals with autism through our outreach efforts. We want you to know that each and every one of you is an important part of our autism community and our family. Whether we are celebrating new words learned, supporting one another through a difficult school year, or just lending an understanding ear, we pull together to support one another. We think we can all agree that through the hard times and the happy times, the one thing that remains constant is that we are stronger together. And with your continued help, we can do so much more.

Sharon Jeffries-Jones Tracey Sheriff Chair of the Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer One Resource. Unlimited Opportunities. The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is the leading statewide resource organization serving people across the spectrum throughout their lifespans. We understand the challenges of the autism community because we work with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families every day. We reach out to families after they learn their children have autism and work alongside them to ensure that their children reach their full potential as adults.

The Autism Society of North Carolina has a statewide network of resources that connects individuals with autism, their families, and their communities to life-changing programs and supports unavailable anywhere else. ASNC leads the field clinically and prides itself on being the best provider of services for individuals with autism. We train our staff on evidence-based best practices, and as the clinical leader in our state, we widely share our expertise with others. Our goal is to provide opportunities across the lifespan so that individuals with autism live full and meaningful lives as contributing members of society.

Our Strategic Priorities Advocacy Training and Education Direct-Care Services We connect families with resources, We focus on evidence-based best ASNC is a direct-care service provider assist with school issues, educate practices that empower self-advocates, and a recipient of the highest level families through workshops, help families, and professionals. We educate of accreditation from the Council on individuals navigate the services the community by training teachers, Quality Leadership for exemplary system, and host local support groups. medical professionals, and direct-care service provision. We provide a variety We also give those with autism a staff so they have the most effective, of residential, recreational, vocational, voice in public policy by building up-to-date autism research and and community-based services that relationships at the state legislature methodologies. We also increase the help the individuals we serve reach and other policy-making entities. understanding and acceptance of people their maximum level of independence. with autism in the community.

Our Mission Greensboro

The Autism Society of Raleigh Greenville Asheville North Carolina is committed Charlotte New Bern to providing support and Fayetteville promoting opportunities that

enhance the lives of individuals Where We Work Wilmington within the autism spectrum We have 8 offices throughout the state, and their families. supporting North Carolinians in all 100 counties.

autismsociety-nc.org • 03 We improve lives...Together The Autism Society of North Carolina specializes in providing high quality direct-care services that meet the unique needs of individuals with autism. We offer expertise in home, work, and community settings to help individuals reach their maximum level of independence and achieve their lifelong goals and dreams. While we strive to help everyone be as independent as possible, many individuals served by ASNC have very significant lifelong needs. Individuals with autism receive a variety of residential, recreational, vocational, and community-based services that are designed to address social deficits in areas such90 as communication skills and independent living. This year, PERCENT 70 71 we made it possible for more than 4,100 people to live at home and in their PERCENTcommunities as contributingPERCENT members of society with full and meaningful lives.

Highlights Outcomes • Over 3,300 individuals attended Camp As a result of the Autism Society of North Carolina’s Royall to play, learn new skills, and make direct-care services, individuals with autism remained friends through Summer Camp, Afterschool healthy, safe, and able to live successfully in their programming, Mini-Camp Weekends, Adult 97communities. Through99 therapeutic 87recreational and Retreats, and Family Fun Days. PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT skill-building programs, children and adults with autism • Over 750 children and adults gained daily learned functional communication, appropriate behavior, living skills, worked on their communication and independent living skills to the degree possible. and socialization skills, and learned how to As individuals reached adulthood, we helped them to participate in community activities of their become employed and live on their own. For those with choice through one-to-one staffing and the most significant needs, we provided residential consultation coordinated in our regional offices services so they could live in their own communities. across the state. 98 100 PERCENT 92 PERCENT PERCENT • Over 90 teenagers and adults practiced interpersonal skills and bonded over common Direct-care services outcomes: interests in Social Skills Groups. • One-hundred individuals received support in obtaining and maintaining employment. • Over 25 children ages five through 17 90 PERCENT 89 70 PERCENT 71 participated in afterschool programs, learning PERCENT PERCENT daily living skills, building social skills, and participating in therapeutic recreational achieved goals participated in the activities. with ASNC’s help community thanks to ASNC staff • Twenty-two adults were able to continue living in the communities of their choice while receiving 24-hour support and supervision through our eight Supported Living Homes. 97 99 87 72%PERCENT PERCENT74% PERCENT Accredited by of participants increased of participants had communication skills* increased independence*

*Significant outcome because it addresses the core deficits of autism. 04 100 PERCENT Teaching in the Moment Each child with autism is different, and each has his or her own struggles and joys. What works for one child might not work for another. ASNC has the experience necessary to improve their lives.

One day last fall, Katy’s mom asked her fifth-grade daughter what she did during recess. The response brought tears to the mom’s eyes. “I hid behind a tree and cried,” Katy answered.

“My heart broke for the millionth time.” Katy’s mom said. Katy has autism, and 90her90 teachers lacked the time and training to help her be included90 with the PERCENTPERCENT 7070 7171 PERCENT 70 71 other students. Katy’s momPERCENTPERCENT reached out toPERCENT ASNC.PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT

Katy worked with ASNC’s social skills tutor to learn how to play with other children, the unspoken rules of games, and even how to look around the playground and pick a group to join. The tutor also helped the students in the class better understand Katy and how to involve her in a game.

“You changed my child’s life and deepened her peers’ understanding of what it means9797 to have autism.9999 This was the missing8787 element for 10 years...teaching97 99 87 PERCENTPERCENT PERCENTPERCENT PERCENTPERCENT PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT in the moment with peers!” Katy’s mom said.

“You changed my child’s life and Camp Royall deepened her peers’ understanding of outcomes: 9898 98what it means to have autism.” 100100 PERCENTPERCENT 9292 100 PERCENT 92 PERCENTPERCENT PERCENTPERCENT PERCENT PERCENT

of campers had an of campers tried of families received excellent experience new activities much-needed respite

8989Donor Spotlight: 89 PERCENTPERCENT PERCENT Premiere Communications and Consulting Premiere Communications and Consulting, Inc. has been a year-round, go-to partner for ASNC since 2012. Premiere’s innovative approach means company leaders participate in events, volunteer their time, support ASNC financially, and connect ASNC with others who also might become supporters.

Jeff Woodlief, President of Raleigh-based Premiere, said its leaders wanted to give back to the community and found a worthy partner in ASNC. “ASNC makes a difference to real families in North Carolina by providing direct services.”

Camp Royall especially has been a beneficiary of Premiere’s generosity through annual work days. Premiere staff have rewired the camp offices, adding data ports and new phone lines, donated a work truck, and built a wheelchair-accessible ramp. Woodlief, who is now on the ASNC Board of Directors, said, “The first time I visited camp and witnessed firsthand the skits that the kids had worked on all week was a very powerful thing – to see the excitement and joy that camp brings not only to the campers but also the family members, and to have a place where kids can come together, be social, have fun, and learn to belong.”

Premiere has given more than $85,000 to ASNC and more than $65,000 through in-kind support. The company’s employees also individually give to ASNC.

Woodlief said, “It is my hope that in some small way, Premiere’s partnership with ASNC is able to make a difference, a contribution that will help make someone’s life better.”

autismsociety-nc.org • 05 We support families...Together The Autism Society of North Carolina is the only resource in the state that connects families with information and support that is specifically tailored to their unique situation. Autism Resource Specialists help families navigate the various service systems, learn how to apply methods of intervention with their children at home, resolve school and treatment issues, and understand how to teach their children to be safe. Families receive help to address adult issues of employment and residential needs while planning for their children’s needs beyond their own lives. Autism Resource Specialists are often the first people parents talk to after receiving a diagnosis, and they are able to guide families through the process of how to best help their children during crises.

Fifty-one Chapters and Support Groups provide families who face similar challenges an opportunity to encourage one another, share experiences and solutions, and have a place where they feel welcomed, accepted, and understood. Highlights Outcomes • Over 6,000 people received one-on-one The Autism Society of North Carolina empowered mentoring and problem-solving from Autism families by helping them understand their options, Resource Specialists. learn best practices, and connect with community • More than 2,500 family members learned to resources. We helped families care for their children at better understand autism and what they could home and in the community, therefore decreasing the do to support someone with autism in the number of individuals with autism who are unnecessarily community. institutionalized. With our support, families received • More than 190 parents learned how to develop the necessary assistance to help individuals with autism education plans for their children and work remain healthy, safe, and living successfully in the more productively with school systems. communities of their choice. • Autism Resource Specialists attended 695 meetings to assist parents with newly diagnosed consultations, guide them through school issues, or resolve crises. • Nearly 14,000 families received support from our Chapters and Support Groups with outreach to underserved populations. • Autism Resource Specialists assisted individuals through 383 crisis events. Asheville Area Office Greensboro Area Office Catawba Valley Office Laurinburg Office of North Carolina counties Charlotte Area Office Raleigh Area & State Office are covered by an Autism Eastern NC Office Resource Specialist Wilmington Office 100% Fayetteville Area Office

Autism Resource Specialists’ encounters resulted in at least one of the following immediate outcomes: attempted to contact individual, provided information, provided referral and connection to resources, provided problem-solving assistance, provided listening and support, provided education and training, or met directly with family or person with ASD individually or with an outside entity. 95% 06 Bringing Brothers Together Five-year-old Bryant looked like other children his age, but he was alone. He struggled daily to interact with others and understand the world around him. He hid when other children came into his home.

Bryant, who had been diagnosed with autism when he was a baby, didn’t even connect with his older brother. His mother desperately wanted her sons to have that special bond that so many siblings have. She wanted simpler things, too, like to be able to go out to a restaurant as a family or run to the store without a second thought. But she often faced one of Bryant’s paralyzing meltdowns. She learned that when you have a child with autism, things are not simple. • ASNC was there for Bryant’s family. An ASNC Autism Resource Specialist attended Bryant’s Individualized Education Program meeting and helped his mother strategically advocate for his needs. • A member of ASNC’s direct-care staff taught Bryant how to “The Autism Society of North Carolina interact with other kids and get along with every child in his gave me the greatest gift: family life. neighborhood. • ASNC even helped the boys bond as brothers. With the direct- It is such a joy to see my boys play care staff’s help, they made up a game called “Fuzzy Baseball.” together now.” They now play this game every day, and their mother gets to see that special bond she had always hoped for.

Things may never be simple for families like Bryant’s, but with the right support, each child can succeed, just as Bryant is doing.

Donor Spotlight: Tammie Crawford Tammie Crawford has turned her love for her grandson who has autism into dedication to families affected by autism across the state. Since 2013, she has raised almost $40,000 for the Autism Society of North Carolina.

“I am only a grandmother hoping to help in some small way,” Crawford said. “I have been very blessed to have my husband and friends join me in this effort.”

Crawford and her husband, Jimmy, created a Triangle Run/Walk for Autism team in 2013 and named it for their grandson, Liam. While some teams bring dozens of participants to the Run/Walk for Autism events, Team Liam’s success has come through bake sales, garage sales, and other fundraisers. “We’re just always constantly thinking what else can we do to generate earnings,” said Crawford, who lives in Henderson.

The fundraisers have also been a way for Tammie to include others in her mission to help ASNC. In addition to “wonderful” friends who have given hours of their time to help organize and run the events, she has several teenage helpers, including one young man with autism. Tammie said she was happy to provide an opportunity to him to participate in the community and have a sense of accomplishment. He has even made a new friend. “Together they have the best time. It’s just another outlet for him. That has meant a lot to me.”

Many of her friends have also joined Liam and his family for the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism each year. They wear Team Liam shirts and go out for lunch afterward, turning it into a fun day. “It just means the world to know that friends take their Saturday to go to the Run/Walk with us,” Tammie said.

autismsociety-nc.org • 07 We educate communities... Together The Autism Society of North Carolina focuses on teaching evidence-based best practices that empower individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them to promote healthy lifestyles, safety, and independent living. We also work to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism in the community. Our autism-specific clinical training for individuals with autism, caregivers, professionals, educators, provider agencies, first responders, and medical professionals has improved and saved lives.

Highlights • ASNC staff held 242 in-person training workshops • ASNC’s Faith-Based Initiative to create inclusive faith that reached 4,721 people. Trainings were held in communities reached more than 670 faith leaders, 46 counties and were available through webinars to their staff, volunteers, and family members in participants in all 100 counties. underserved communities. • Over 640 teachers from preschool to secondary • Our annual conference in Charlotte, Autism: Lifelong schools developed better skills to work with students Learning, reached over 750 participants. with autism. • Over 50,000 readers received our semi-annual • More than 475 professionals who work with children educational magazine to help them become younger than 4 received early-intervention training. their children’s best advocates. • More than 240 first responders developed skills to • Through our external outreach efforts, more care for people with autism in emergency situations. than 215,000 people received information on how to support individuals with autism 90 Outcomes PERCENT Through our70 clinical training for 71professionals such as doctors, dentists, teachers, businesses, and first responders, PERCENT PERCENT the capacity and quality of care for individuals with autism has increased. This has enabled early diagnosis and intervention, provided preventive care for patients with autism, prevented crisis situations, brought evidence- based practices to classrooms and community providers, increased understanding of individuals with autism among businesses providing employment, and provided necessary guidance on how to respond in times of crisis.

We have reduced the impact on emergency personnel and associated costs when individuals with autism are unnecessarily admitted to emergency rooms or institutionalized. In addition, increased public awareness of autism has helped North Carolina to have a lower average age of diagnosis than the national norm. Research has shown that 97 the earlier 99a child is diagnosed and87 can receive treatment, the lower their cost of care will be throughout their lives. PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT Training/Workshop outcomes:

plan to make changes to improve their 98% 97% work with 98 increased their increased their ability to 100 PERCENT individuals92 PERCENT PERCENT knowledge on the subject explain and demonstrate with autism material covered information to others

08 89 PERCENT Creating Welcoming Communities Leaders of S.H. Basnight and Sons have learned firsthand that when you employ adults with autism, everyone benefits. The small Hillsborough company that makes specialty hardware, doors, and frames employs two individuals with autism.

Terry Hamlet, President of Basnight and Sons, said she and her employees enjoy working with the young men. “I think that at the core of each person, they like the idea of doing something for other people,” Hamlet said. “Hopefully they can feel good about the fact that they work for people who care enough about other people to give them an opportunity.” “My life and the life of our company is Lorraine La Pointe, Adam Ricci’s mother, said Basnight and Sons has done an “amazing” job of supporting him. “They are just naturals. richer for having had them here.” He operates on a visual schedule, and they have magnetic boards ­— Terry Hamlet set up for his tasks. They are just on it.”

Hamlet said that the employment supports instructors from ASNC, who accompany the individuals with autism on the job, are another key to success for them. With the job coaches supporting their clients well, there is more potential for growth in the job.

Ricci feels very comfortable with his Basnight co-workers and Hamlet; when he sees her in public, he greets her with a hug. She said they strive to make him a part of their team. La Pointe said they have gone a step further, including him in parties for holidays and birthdays; “they treat him like family.”

Hamlet says the effort was worth it. “My life and the life of our company is richer for having had them here. I really believe that.”

Donor Spotlight: Walmart Foundation Two grants from the Walmart Foundation totaling $75,000 expanded ASNC’s efforts to help adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) find, keep, and thrive in jobs. Employment is a key part of a fulfilling life for adults, providing them with interaction with other people, a consistent schedule, and a sense of accomplishment. It has been estimated that about 80 percent of adults with ASD are unemployed or underemployed.

Since April 2014, more than 60 adults with ASD have obtained jobs across the state with the support of ASNC’s Employment Supports department. Employment Supports has served more than 100 individuals with work-readiness evaluations, job search, pre-vocational training, on-the-job training, ongoing job supports, and monthly support group meetings. More than 40 have attended JobTIPS training in the Triangle, Triad, and Fayetteville regions, learning the skills necessary for networking, creating a resume, and interviewing.

Shannon Pena, Employment Supports Coordinator in Greensboro, said JobTIPS has been especially helpful for high- functioning individuals who needed help with social aspects of work. The training helps them learn how to approach situations such as discussing new opportunities with supervisors. One participant attended JobTIPS expecting to seek a new job but then used his training to receive a promotion at the job he already had. Another participant used what he learned to fill out an online job application and land a job as a lifeguard for the summer.

ASNC’s Employment Supports program is specifically tailored for individuals to ensure they are placed in a job that reflects their unique interests and abilities. Individuals also receive comprehensive training and ongoing support throughout the program, to maintain employment in the long term.

autismsociety-nc.org • 09 We care... Together The Autism Society of North Carolina community includes passionate, committed volunteers, corporate partners, and donors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our donors who have made it possible for our loved ones with autism to remain healthy, safe, and living successfully in their communities.

Lenovo, Inc. Strowd Roses, Inc. Craven County Community $100,000 and Above MetLife Center for Special SunTrust Bank Foundation Needs Planning Diamond Springs Evernham Family-Racing For A The Dale Jr Foundation Reason Sawmill Taproom The Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Famous Toastery Premiere Communications & Teleflex Foundation Family Foundation, Inc. Golden State Foods Consulting, Inc.-Raleigh The Knightly Order Of The Fiat United Way of Greater Hussman Foundation The Ireland Family Foundation Lux-Triangle Chapter Richmond & Petersburg Iredell County Department of Triangle Indian American United Way of the Greater Social Services $50,000-$99,999 Physicians Society (T.I.P.S.) Triangle Joe Moore & Company, Inc. Truist Jay Adamczyk Johnson Lexus Asheville Zipline Canopy Wake Living Randall Carter Adventures, Sheena and JustGive.org Jeff Greiner Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Paul Gomez Ken Melton & Associates, LLC The Cannon Foundation, Inc. Carol and Doug Fink Dwight Meredith Kendra Scott Designs Walmart Foundation Lorraine and Dale Reynolds Kristina and Ryan Newman Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, Teresa and John Sears Susan and Ivan Popkin LLP $25,000-$49,999 Denise and J. Stephen Kix 102.9 $5,000-$9,999 Vanderwoude Knights Of Columbus/Saint Fox 50 Kim and Jeff Woodlief Catherine Of Siena Amina Rubinacci Hardison & Cochran, P.L.L.C. Kohl’s John Rex Endowment BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina $2,500-$4,999 Martin Truex Jr. Foundation, Inc. State Employees Combined Mayfaire Town Center Campaign Clear Channel Media & ASNC-Guilford County Chapter Entertainment McAlister’s Deli The Leon Levine Foundation ASNC-Mecklenburg County Duke Energy Chapter Monsanto Fund Mary Louise and John Burress Forged Fitness ASNC-OnslowCounty Chapter Moore County Community Lorraine and Dale Reynolds Greater NC Area CFC ASNC-Orange/Chatham County Foundation Nancy and Bill Stanback IBM Employee Services Center Chapter Mountain Xpress Jack Fanning Memorial Avery Dennison Foundation My Aloha Paddle & Surf, Inc. $10,000-$24,999 Foundation Bank of America United Way Pediatric Possibilities ASNC-Pitt County Chapter JWB Inc. Blue j Beads, LLC PPD ASNC-Wake County Chapter Lamb Foundation of North Brixx Wood Fire Pizza PPR Foods, LLC/McDonald’s BB&T Charitable Contributions Carolina, Inc. Camilla Calnan Photography River Bend Golf and Country Carlisle Companies Incorporated Macy’s of Northlake Camp Lejeune Officers Spouses Club Carolina Hurricanes Kids ‘N Macy’s of Triangle Town Center Club Roberts-Miller Children’s Fund Community Foundation North Carolina Community Cape Fear Center for Inquiry at Community Foundation of Gaston County Charlotte Observer/ The Foundation Capital Run Walk of Cameron Summer Camp Fund Pfizer, Inc Village Starbucks Chiquita For Charities Port City Club Cardinal Innovations Health Smitten Boutique Credit Suisse Potent Potables Care Tanas Hair Designs & Day Spa Diamond Brand Gear Company Ronald McDonald House Carolina Panthers Charities TE Connectivity Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Inc. Charities of North Carolina, Inc. Carolinas HealthCare The Bed Gallery Foundation Earth Fare Rusk Eating House, Inc. The Leonard and Virginia Safrit Samuel P. Mandell Foundation Chuy’s Family Fund of the Triangle Fairway Outdoor Advertising Community Foundation Senn-Dunn Insurance Combined Federal Campaign/ Foundation For The Carolinas Southeastern North Carolina

10 • autismsociety-nc.org The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund Carolina Parent Nationwide United Way Campaign Flo and David Hauck TrySports Carolina Pride Car Wash Nester Hosiery, Inc. Jean Herndon Tyler’s Taproom of Durham Casey Rose Photography North Carolina Circle of Kings Janie Hobson Union County Community Champs for Camp Daughters and Sons, Inc. Camille and James Hoffman Foundation Chick-fil-A North Carolina Partners of Susannah and Mark Hough Americas United Way of Randolph County CK Technologies, LLC Kay and George Hovey OSEGA Gymnastics US Foods Coastal Behavioral Sciences Cynthia and Hannah Hoyt OT Solutions Village Draft House Community Health Charities of Lucy Ireland Visit Lake Norman North Carolina Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church/ Diocese of Charlotte Laurie and Kyle Kennedy WakeMed Health and Hospitals Corporation For Inquiry, Inc. Peebles-Store #5176 Diane and David Kent Walkers Shortbread Creative Business Interiors, Inc. Pizza Inn of Morehead City, Inc. Janice and Kevin Kidd Walmart Stores Culligan of Western North Carolina Prestige Subaru Erin and Peter Krawiec Wells Fargo Community Support CVS Caremark Proto Labs Foundation Helene and Bill Lane Campaign Davie County United Way Raleigh Mortgage Group Judy Laughrun Weyerhaeuser NR Company Daybreak Enterprises LLC Red Hat Beth and Bill Lippincott White Memorial Presbyterian Diamonds Direct Church Ricoh Keryn and Kevin Maionchi DTown Perspective Women of Fearrington, Inc. Ross Photography Wyatt McBride Dunn-Benson Ford Karen and Michael Crow Rowan County United Way, Inc. Jennifer and Clinton McCallister Eastern Alliance Insurance Dale Meder William and Carolyn Gooden Company RTP Signs & Graphics Wendy and John Mies Sharon Jeffries-Jones and Fancy Gap Baptist Church Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Steve Jones Shannon and Darin Mock Fast Signs S&J Foods, Inc. dba McDonalds Dolores McGovern Beverly and Alan Moore Feel the Sound with Music in Salisbury Community Foundation, Maureen and Rob Morrell Motion Inc. Lisa O’Connor Elizabeth and Chris Norton FirstGiving Sarah Catherine Designs Christopher Pendry Elizabeth and Jeffrey Phillippi Fit 4 Life 24 Scotland Healthcare System Brenda Penland Michael Reichel Gannett Foundation/WFMY News 2 Security Marketing Group, LLC Julia and David Pugmire Yvonne Sagers Genworth Financial-US Mortgage Silent Storm Holding, LLC Dianna and Tim Raczniak Jean and Henry Sasser Insurance Smithfield Foods, Inc. Deborah Ramsey GlaxoSmithKline Spyglass Promotions Debra and John Ratliff $1,000-$2,499 Glenn C Marlow Elementary St. Gabriel Catholic Church Sandra and John Reilly Joseph Roberts 336 Events Glory Hounds Stallings United Methodist Church Pattie and Tollie Roberts A Special Needs Plan & Personal Golden Corral Corporation Stanly County Community Strategy Group Granville County Community Foundation Susan and Marc Roth Aaron’s, Inc. Foundation Star 104.3 Linda and Kevin Routh Acorn-Alcinda Foundation Graycor Construction Surry Insurance Amy and John Semyck Active Network Greensboro Jaycees Synergy Coverage Solutions Katie and Tracey Sheriff Advanced Spine & Pain Center, LLC Greenville Church of God Tar River Civic Club Joanne and John Sherlock Aetna Foundation, Inc. Gregory Poole Equipment The Eisner Charitable Fund, Inc. Lea and Dale Simmons Company Alliance One International, Inc. The Morgan Foundation, Inc. David Sims Griffin Land Surveying, Inc. Allstate Giving Campaign The VF Foundation Sheila and Ronald Smith Gunter Enterprises, Inc. Amundi Smith Breeden Associates The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Amy and Ken Soderstrom LLC H2O Tuning Tonda Phillips Corporation Cynthia and Mark Sokal Asbury Associates, Inc. Halley White, DDS, MPH UNC-Greensboro Nancy Popkin and Mark Stanback ASNC Davie County Chapter Healthsource of Burlington United Way of Pitt County Judith and Mark Strickland ASNC-Davidson County Chapter Henco Reprographics Wake Electric Foundation James Turner ASNC-Edgecombe/Halifax/Nash/ Holy Infant Catholic Church Wakefield High School Senator Teresa and Ted Van Duyn Wilson County Chapter Hospira Foundation Westminister Presbyterian Leigh and Jeff Vittert ASNC-Iredell County Chapter IBX Media Wild West Café Ryan Vogel ASNC-Johnston County Chapter Ink Styx Tattoo Wolseley Industrial Group Jeaninne and John Wagner ASNC-Montgomery/Stanly County Iredell County Community Walter Adams Phyllis Ward Chapter Foundation Julia Adams-Scheurich Nadette Welterlin-Hugg AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Iron Order Motorcycle Club-Cary Chapter Mark Adkins Judy and Paul Wendler Austin Maintenance & Ellen Airs Construction Johnston County Community Kristy and Andrew White Ryan Barclay Babcock Power Foundation Ruth Hurst and Tom Wiebe Michelle and Christopher Becker Bank of America Charitable Kane Security Katie and Lewis Wills Foundation Kennon Craver Louise and Robert Burkey Sarinah and Nathan Woodward Bear Garden Fox Preserve Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville Ann and William Cannon Debra Woody Beaver Family Foundation , Inc. Krispy Kreme Doughnut John Chironna Amelia and Pete Wrench Behavior Consultation and Corporation Jamison Clarke Psychological Services Laura Simson Photography William Cole $500-$999 Behavioral Services, Inc. Lincoln County Community Harriett and James Crawford ABC of NC Ben & Jerry’s-North Hills Foundation Tammie and James Crawford Aloft Asheville Downtown Benefit Crabtree Linville Falls Winery Seth Crocker AmazonSmile Foundation Bishop McGuinness Catholic High Laura Luykx and Darryl Marsch Susie and John Delaloye School Magnolia Construction LLC AMEC Foster Wheeler North Elaine and Wayland Denton America, Corporation BlackBird Frame & Art Marine Federal Credit Union Kay Fiske American Express Employee Giving Blown Away Blow Dry Bar Merck & Company Michael Forrester Program Burlington Royals Baseball Club, Microsoft Corporation Angela Glover Archer Western-Charlotte Regional Inc. Mission Children’s Hospital Kim and Lee Hamilton Office/The Walsh Group Capital City Jack & Jill N & N Equity Park Sports Bar, LLC autismsociety-nc.org • 11 Asheville Pizza and Brewing Grandmaster Dong’s Martial Arts Pilot Club Of Laurinburg Jennifer Mahan and Doug Bretz Company Greenlife Grocery Pinky’s, LLC Holly and Brian Busick ASNC-Durham County Chapter Healthgram, Inc. Professional Roofing Services, Inc. Ann Marie Cade ASNC-Gaston County Chapter Heavyweights Motorcycle Club PSAV Yvonne and Billy Cain ASNC-Hispanic Support Groups Higher Ground Pediatric Therapy Pub Ventures, Inc. Deanna and Bill Childers ASNC-Jackson/Swain/Qualla Highland Park Baptist Church, Inc. Rack Room Shoes Emily Clark Boundary Chapter HomeCare Management Raleigh Pediatric Dentistry Leroy Close ASNC-Randolph County Chapter Corporation Randleman High School/HOSA Patrick Connelly ASNC-Vance/Warren County Hugh Chatham Memorial Renaissance Charitable Janet and James Cozart Chapter Corporation Foundation, Inc. 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If there is an error or omission, please contact Jane and Paul Draocitch Sheree Kear Ann Marie Pugh Beverly Gill at 919-865-5056. Leah and Alvis Dunn Ruth Ann and James Keating Dale and William Pully Craig Dyer Dan Kelly Emily Ratliff

14 • autismsociety-nc.org We are committed... Together Financial Position July 1, 2014 –June 30, 2015

Operating Revenue Revenue from Services $13,687,584 73% State of NC Contract: $2,996,315 16% Donations and Other Grants: $ 1,859,317 10% Books, Merchandise, Other: $121,884 1% To t al: $18,665,100 1 0 0 % Our Future: A Lifetime Operating Expenses Programs: $16,752,141 89% Administration: $1,496,427 8% Together Fundraising: $664,263 3% The Autism Society of North Carolina relies on donor giving to our annual campaign, A Lifetime Total: $18,912,831 100% Together, to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Assets Our annual campaign will increase the number of children, adults, and families that we are able Current Assets: $1,706,346 30% to serve. Property and Equipment: $3,267,522 57% Other Assets: $798,377 13% When you give to the Autism Society of North Carolina, you make an investment that improves Total: $5,772,245 100% lives well beyond the day you make a gift. If you give a scholarship for a camper, he will learn new skills – such as how to make a friend – and build Liabilities upon them for the rest of his life. Current Liabilities: $2,558,861 44% If you give a scholarship to a family to attend Long-Term Liabilities: $120,650 2% a training, they will pick up tools to help them Net Assets: $3,092,734 54% throughout their child’s life.

Total: $5,772,245 100% If you give a scholarship for a young adult to attend our JobTIPS training, he or she will use those skills to gain employment, a key part of a We rely on donor giving to provide our fulfilling adult life. high quality programming Every day, new families learn their children to improve the lives of individuals with autism. have autism. As we look ahead, expanding As can be seen in the figures above, our program and service this campaign will ensure that individuals with of our expenses. autism share their unique gifts, contribute to revenue covers only a portion their communities, and give all of us a better We need annual contributions to bridge the gap. future. We share your passion for improving lives, All of the money that we raise stays in North Carolina, with 89 cents of every supporting families, and educating communities. dollar donated going directly to programs for individuals with autism. Together, we can make a difference for the growing number of loved ones with autism. The Autism Society of North Together, we will share a lifetime. Carolina is also supported by: Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230 Raleigh, NC Raleigh, NC 27605-1345 Permit No. 2169

Board of Directors Leadership Team Executive Committee Directors Chief Executive Officer Tracey Sheriff Chair John Cavanaugh Sharon Jeffries-Jones Chief Financial Officer Ray Evernham Paul Wendler Vice Chair Barbara Haight Elizabeth Phillippi Chief Program Officer Ruth Hurst, Ph.D. Kerri Erb Secretary Monique Justice-Nowlin Darryl R. Marsch Chief Development Officer Fran Pearson Kristy White Treasurer Michael Reichel, M.D. John Delaloye Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Dale Reynolds Jennifer Mahan Immediate Past Chair Steven N. Scoggin, Psy.D. Beverly Moore Director of Communications Dave Spicer David Laxton John Townson Director of Operations John Wagner Kate Hall Dana Williams Director of Services Jeff Woodlief Kari Johnston Chapter Director Maureen Morrell Clinical Director Dr. Aleck Myers