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Adult Psychoeducational Sessions

These TEACCH® sessions provide an opportunity for autistic adults to discuss matters of personal importance such as relationships with others or work. The sessions program is short-term (4 to 6 sessions) and goal-directed. It is not psychotherapy or a replacement for psychotherapy. This program is useful for independent adults who are motivated to discuss and work on goals for themselves.

Appointment Type: Direct Intervention: Individual
Duration: 1 hour
Center Availability: Varies by Center, contact your local TEACCH Center for more information

Individual Parent-Adult (child) Teaching Sessions

These TEACCH® sessions are available to parents of autistic adults. They provide an opportunity for parents to learn ways of teaching their child at home and in the community to help deal with behavior problems, self-help, and other skills including communication and social skills. Sessions are time-limited and scheduled once a week, typically for 4-6 sessions.

Appointment Type: Direct Intervention: Individual
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Center Availability: Varies by Center, contact your local TEACCH Center for more information

Support Groups for Autistic Adults

Informal gatherings for autistic adults who can discuss and problem-solve their own and others’ concerns. One focus of this group is developing a support system among the group members.

Appointment Type: Support/Education Group
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Center Availability: Varies by Center, contact your local TEACCH Center for more information

Social Skills Groups for Autistic Individuals

Social Skills Groups (available in selected areas) are typically designed for verbally fluent adults. The focus of the groups is on helping autistic individuals practice social skills in a group of peers. Contact your local TEACCH® Center to find out what types of groups might be available.

Appointment Type: Direct Intervention: Group
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Center Availability: Varies by Center, contact your local TEACCH Center for more information

TEACCH Employment Services

This service helps autistic individuals obtain and maintain employment in community settings. The components of TEACCH Employment Services are vocational assessment, job development, intensive training, and long-term support. Individuals are not required to receive all components of this service.

Appointment Type: Consultation and Direct Intervention
Duration: Varies based on the needs of individual
Center Availability: Chapel Hill and Greensboro