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Services Across the Lifespan for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
“TEACCH

Our Mission and Vision

Mission:

The University of North Carolina TEACCH® Autism Program creates and disseminates community-based services, training programs, and research to enhance the quality of life for autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan.

Vision:

A world where all autistic individuals and their families have access to excellent evidence-based services in their home communities.

TEACCH Core Values:

With our colleagues, community partners, and autistic individuals and their families that we serve, we live these values:

  1. Demonstrating a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
  2. Creating a culture of collaboration and partnership, where everyone is respected and valued.
  3. Delivering excellence through innovative and responsive practices.
  4. Appreciating the unique strengths of every individual.
  5. Emphasizing the importance of continuous lifelong learning.

TEACCH Strategic Goals:

Cultural Connections and Inclusive Engagement:

To establish equitable service access and quality across cultures, ethnic groups, and races.
To create a work environment that fosters understanding and respect across interactions between colleagues and with the individuals and families we serve.

Right from the Start:

To expand evidence-based early intervention practices in our home communities.

Adolescence, Adulthood, and Aging:

To expand community integration for autistic adults.

Training for the Next Century:

To improve the effectiveness and reach of TEACCH training modules.

Diverse Workforce:

To create recruitment, mentoring, and career development programs to support a diverse workforce at all levels of TEACCH.

Operational Excellence:

To enhance the client/family experience with obtaining services at TEACCH centers and programs and improve access to care.

Team Engagement:

To support a high level of team engagement for TEACCH faculty and staff.