Our Founder
Autism Centers of North Carolina is the result of Caroline Kelly’s lifelong passion for helping young children develop a love of learning. Caroline has over 15 years of experience serving children with special needs, including roles as an educator, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Special Education Advocate, and a specialist in compliance and ethics.
Caroline’s experience spans a wide range of instructional settings. She has been a state-licensed teacher in elementary, kindergarten, and preschool settings; has served in both traditional and montessori classrooms; has developed curriculum for children with special needs and for their neurotypical peers; and has spent years working with children with autism as a BCBA. This diverse background enables Caroline to draw on a variety of educational and therapeutic modalities, focusing on what will be most effective for each individual child. ACNC reflects Caroline’s devotion to serving individuals in her home state and supporting the local community by ensuring that children with autism have access to essential services.