About Us

The University of North Carolina TEACCH® Autism Program is…

A University-based system of community regional centers that offer a set of core services along with unique demonstration programs meeting the clinical, training, and research needs of autistic individuals, their families, and professionals across North Carolina. TEACCH, founded by Dr. Eric Schopler in 1972, is a model for other programs around the world.

TEACCH offers clinical services for individuals on the autism spectrum across the lifespan. Services are offered to residents of North Carolina and are designed to promote communication, executive function, social skills, and emotion regulation. Parent coaching is provided to help parents understand their child’s unique learning styles.

In addition, TEACCH offers a variety of training (virtual and in-person) and consultation programs to professionals who work with individuals on the autism spectrum. Our training program focuses on the learning styles of autism and the use of Structured TEACCHing strategies and visual supports to provide meaning, promote independence, and capitalize on individual strengths.

TEACCH also conducts clinical research focused on providing evidence-based care to autistic individuals and their families in their home communities. Our research examines intervention effectiveness in clinic, school, and community settings

The administrative headquarters of the TEACCH Autism Program is in Carrboro, North Carolina, and there are seven regional TEACCH Centers around the state of North Carolina. To reach the administrative headquarters, please call 919.966.2174 or email TEACCH@unc.edu.

The 2023 Annual Report for the UNC TEACCH Autism Program features highlights in clinical services, research, training, and more from the past fiscal year.

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