Let's Talk About It - The Autism Center

06/10/2026

"I love my autistic sibling... but I'm exhausted."

Translation:

I love them.
I'd defend them.
I'd fight anybody who talks about them.

But I don't always love:
• The random screaming
• The 47th replay of the same song
• Being promoted to snack support, tech support, and emotional support before I'm even old enough to drive

The truth is, siblings can experience love, pride, frustration, worry, and exhaustion all at the same time.

And sometimes the bravest thing they can say is:

🗣️ "I love my sibling... and this is hard."

Because loving your sibling and needing a break are not opposites.

They're real life.

06/09/2026

Not everyone will understand your autism journey, and that's okay.

You don't need everyone's approval to advocate for your child. Keep learning, keep showing up, and keep trusting what works for your family.

What's something you wish others understood about autism? 👇🏾

05/28/2026

This summer, the PEERS Summer Program by Let’s Talk About It – The Autism Center is creating a space where autistic teens and young adults can connect, socialize, and simply be themselves.

Whether your child or loved one is looking to build friendships, strengthen confidence, practice independence, or just enjoy a summer around people who “get it”... this program was designed with them in mind.

✨ Evidence-based
✨ Supportive environment
✨ Real connections
✨ Ages 15–19 & 25–35

Interested in learning more? Join us for one of our information sessions:
https://tinyurl.com/PEERSSummer2026

📅 Thursday, May 28 | 6:00–7:30 PM
📅 Thursday, June 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM

05/01/2026

As we close out Autism Awareness Month, we want to center a conversation that is often overlooked siblings. At Let’s Talk About It – The Autism Center, we believe supporting a child with autism means supporting the entire family.

Siblings are navigating this journey too often quietly, and often without the space to process their own experiences. Through our new program, Siblings Speak, we are creating space for siblings to be seen, heard, and supported.

🎥 Watch the clip below from our SEED20 pitch to learn more about why this work matters. When we support the whole family, we strengthen the outcome for everyone.

💙 We are “keeping autism on the table and in the conversation”.

3 likes, 1 comment. "SEED20 OnStage pitch: Let's Talk About It- The Autism Center presented by La Becky Roe"

02/28/2026

We are proud to share that our Founder and Executive Director, La Becky Roe, was recently featured in Pride Magazine! 🎉

The article highlights La Becky’s faith-driven journey into autism advocacy and the work we do at Let’s Talk About It…The Autism Center, Inc. from supporting families and increasing access to services, to promoting inclusion and equity in communities across North Carolina.

It’s an honor to have our mission and story shared with a broader audience, and we’re grateful to Pride Magazine for helping shine a spotlight on autism inclusion and community support.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://www.pridemagazineonline.com/la-becky-roes-faith-fueled-mission-for-autism-inclusion/

La Becky Roe’s Faith-Fueled Mission for Autism Inclusion February 25, 2026 Featured Story By Brenda Porter-Rockwell Advocating for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was not a path La Becky Roe — now the Founder and Executive Director of Charlotte-based Let’s Talk About It....

02/04/2026

Autism is not bad behavior. Behaviors are often communication that cannot be verbalized. Stop and think about why a person might be behaving the way they are.

01/23/2026

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01/02/2026

🌱 Supporting Families All Year Long

As we head into a new year, we want families to know this: support doesn’t end with the holidays.

Through programs like Caring for Caregivers, Skills for Life, Siblings Speak, and our ongoing education and advocacy efforts, we’re here to walk alongside families through every season.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or continuing forward, you don’t have to do it alone. 💙

➡️ Learn more about our programs at letstalkaboutittheautismcenter.org

01/01/2026

🌼 Caregiver Tip for the New Year:
“Progress doesn’t have to be perfect.”

New years often come with pressure, new routines, new goals, new expectations. Remember: growth happens in small, steady steps, not overnight changes.

Celebrate what works. Adjust what doesn’t. Give yourself grace along the way. 💙

12/31/2025

✨ As we close one year and step into the next…

We’re reminded that autism advocacy doesn’t reset on January 1, it continues every day through education, understanding, and community support.

In the year ahead, Let’s Talk About It – The Autism Center remains committed to empowering individuals with autism, supporting caregivers, and shifting conversations toward capability, inclusion, and opportunity. 💙

Here’s to another year of learning, growth, and meaningful impact together.