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Services Across the Lifespan for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

T-STEP – TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education

Through funding from the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and research funding from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, the T-STEP is offered free of charge for 16-21-year-olds with ASD who will or have received the Future-Ready Core high school diploma. The program is offered across North Carolina at AB Tech, Alamance, Cape Fear, Central Piedmont, Guilford Tech, Johnston, Pitt, and Wake Tech Community Colleges. Click on the community college logo above to learn about the Fall 2022 program that is being offered at that location and how to enroll.

We will host two virtual, information sessions to learn more about the Fall 2022 T-STEP programs. During each virtual information session, you will have the opportunity to meet our clinical and research T-STEP teams, ask questions, and learn more about the clinical and research T-STEP programs offered during the Fall 2022 semester. All potential students, parents, and/or families are encouraged to attend and spread the word!

Registration is required to attend these FREE, informational sessions.

These virtual information sessions will be held via zoom on
Tuesday, June 28th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 13th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

The T-STEP was developed to support the transition to employment and post-secondary education for 16-21-year-olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder who will or have received the Future-Ready Core high school diploma. Participation includes skill instruction, group practice, video modeling, and role-plays. Students also receive individual career counseling, higher education counseling, and self-advocacy counseling. This program is available statewide in North Carolina.

Students participating in the T-STEP program will:

  • Receive group and individualized sessions focused on skills to support transition to adulthood.
  • Be counseled in career exploration, higher education, and self-advocacy.
  • Learn to identify skills, strengths, and supports that they can use in post-secondary and employment settings.

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