North Dakota Autism Center Archives

Partnership helps make mental and behavioral services mores accessible to local families

"We, I think have the commonality in really believing that recognition in need for services and that access for services at an early age is so important..."

January 24, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two local organizations are partnering up to provide local families with resources on collaborative mental and behavioral health services. With Autism diagnosis, behavior and mental health concerns, North Dakota Autism Center and Dakota Family Services are joining in a collaborative effort to help families seeking assistance. “Right now, we’re partnering to really come together to provide…

Snow Days Can Hinder Students With Autism

For students with autism, Snow Days are detrimental to maintaining their developmental progress for success.

February 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Snow Days are usually a fun day at home for some students, offering a brief break from the stresses and struggles of school. For students with autism, Snow Days are detrimental to maintaining their developmental progress for success. The weather may trigger anxiety at home. A bad blizzard could leave parents without proper child care, even for…

Red River Valley Celebrates World Autism Awareness Day By Going Blue

North Dakota's Autism Center will also have festivities on April 12

April 2, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — While many are only celebrating World Autism Awareness Day, North Dakota’s Autism Center also plans to have festivities next Friday. The Autism Center’s “AuSome Evening” will be at the Hilton Garden Inn at 5:30 to celebrate the success of the kids who attend the center. But that doesn’t mean there are no celebrations today. Staff and children…

North Dakota Autism Center Helps the Community Support Families with Children with Autism

they have trained 14 businesses throughout the metro already

January 10, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The North Dakota Autism Center is trying to train business leaders and employees at places like Cash Wise on how they can create a more autism-friendly community. While many people had their eyes glued to T.V. screens last Saturday to cheer on the Bison, Darcy Kasprowicz’s brother, Tyler, only wanted to be one place: the grocery store….