ABC of NC Child Development Center
Darlene M. Steele, MA, MS, is a dedicated professional with experience in various management roles, including Clinical Practice Manager at ABC of NC Child Development Center and Dental Practice Manager at Forsyth County. Darlene also serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at The National Diversity Collaborative, Inc. and Carter G. Woodson School - Winston-Salem, contributing to committees focused on marketing, product development, personnel, and development. With a strong educational background including a PhD in Organizational Development and Change with a concentration in Inclusive Leadership for Social Justice, Darlene is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their work.
ABC of NC Child Development Center
ABC of NC is a not-for-profit private school and research-based provider of educational and psychological services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The vision of ABC of NC is that all children with autism spectrum disorder reach their full potential through effective teaching. Mission ABC of NC is committed to providing quality individualized educational services using evidence-based practices in the field of autism treatment to children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. We are committed to seeking funding from a variety of sources so that we can provide services to families from any economic background. We support each student in developing the skills and motivation necessary to be able to learn and thrive in the least restrictive setting possible. ABC of NC combines a variety of evidence-based teaching strategies such as discrete trial training, verbal behavior, natural environment training, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and fluency training. All teaching methods are science-based (i.e. proven effective) and individually tailored to the needs of the children.The center has been funded by a variety of sources—tuition, grants, public funding and monies obtained through fundraisers.