FEAT of NC is a not-for-profit organization located in North Carolina.
FEAT
of NC
464 Sheffield Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27104 USA
(336) 773-1377
answers@featofnc.org
Welcome to FEAT of NC an organization that provides resources and support to families with autistic children.
OBJECTIVES:
- Increase the number of autistic children in North Carolina receiving the benefits provided by an intensive behavior modification program.
- Promote the use of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as a proven, effective treatment for autism.
- Expand knowledge of ABA for families and professionals already involved in an ABA program.
- Educate medical, educational, political and lay communities about autism and ABA.
- Investigate and influence legislative issues that affect autism.
NEWS:
FEAT Spring
2004 Meeting
Saturday, May 1, 2004
Radisson Hotel High Point
High Point, NC
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here for more info>>
PECS Workshops
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Greensboro, North Carolina
June 7 & 8, 2004
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here for more info>>
Parents of
Young Children with Autism
Research Study Participants Needed
The National Institute of Mental Health has funded a team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to study the Autism Services System. We seek to determine what services families use, who pays for them, and satisfaction with care.
This is your opportunity to tell the NIMH what you need!
Study participants must be families with an autistic child, 8 years old or younger. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences through a written and telephone survey conducted this winter. All participants will be provided a check for $20 in acknowledgement of their assistance with the study. If you have already returned a consent form for this study, we thank you for your participation.
For further information, please contact Carolyn McLaurin, MSW, toll free at 1(877)668-0689 OR via email: carolyn_mclaurin@unc.edu
University
of Pennsylvania
Center for Autism Developmental Disabilities Research and Epidemiology
Study on the Psychosocial Health of Siblings of children with an ASD
Would you be interested in assisting the psychological wellbeing of siblings
of children with an ASD?
This study investigates which factors of the siblings’ relationship and family situations relate to better psychological health among siblings of children with an ASD.
In order to participate
in this study, one parent will need to complete questionnaires about the
child with an ASD (ie. Diagnosis, number of therapies) and the family
(ie. number of children, degree to which child with ASD interacts with
his/her sibling).
One sibling will be asked to talk about his brother or sister with an
ASD (ie. Describe positive qualities about this sibling, type of interactions,
etc.).
Most often, research studies require information from the parent or child
with an ASD, rather than the sibling of this child. This is a GREAT opportunity
for your child to receive attention that is normally provided to his sibling
with an ASD and express feelings that are rarely addressed. This child
with speak to a trained interviewer with experience with all members of
ASD families. However, parents may listen to these telephone calls and
disqualify any question.
Requirements:
- One English speaking parent of a child with an ASD. This parent will complete a written questionnaire.
- One English speaking sibling of a child with an ASD. The sibling must be able to respond to question written at a second grade level. This child will respond to questions during a telephone call.
- At least one family member must belong to at least one support group or support listserve.
If you have any questions or would like to participate, please contact the researcher and interviewer: Alison Weissman @ aweissma@nursing.upenn.edu
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The information and resources on the Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) Listserv and Website are for educational and informational purposes only. The purpose of the FEAT Website and Listserv is not to provide advice or professional services. The information provided through the FEAT Website or any links from the FEAT Website should not be used as a substitute for care by an appropriate professional. If you have an autism related questions you should consult a qualified developmental pediatrician, pediatric neurologist, behavioral psychologist, behavior analyst, speech and language pathologist, or other appropriate professional.