UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference – October 25-26, 2018
July 18, 2018
38th UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference – Transitioning Through Adolescence to Adulthood: Navigating Life with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Julie Daniels, Epidemiologist from UNC talking about new ASD prevalence numbers
June 5, 2018
Laura Klinger talks with Julie Daniels, Epidemiologist from UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health about her research looking at the prevalence rates of autism.
Advocate for disabled workers is 2017 CNN Hero of the Year
December 18, 2017
Amy Wright, who employs 40 people with disabilities at her coffee shop Bitty & Beau’s, was named the 2017 CNN Hero of the Year.
The TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education Program (T-STEP) is at three community colleges
November 14, 2017
T-STEP is a comprehensive intervention developed to support transition to employment and/or secondary education settings for adolescents and young adults with ASD.
Sensory Friendly Santa Train at Museum of Life and Science in Durham
October 30, 2017
The Museum of Life and Science in Durham will offer sensory-friendly Santa Train rides for guests with Autism Spectrum Disorder and similar needs. Train rides will include no yelling in the tunnel and no whistle sound; additional sounds and some … Continued
TEACCH Autism Program is part of the new UNC Autism Research Center
August 16, 2017
UNC-Chapel Hill has long been one of the world’s premier autism research universities, and now its expertise and leading research programs will fall under one virtual roof at the UNC Autism Research Center. The goal of the new center is … Continued
Dr. Laura Klinger was named Tarheel of the Week by the News & Observer July 2017
July 25, 2017
Dr. Laura Klinger, Executive Director of UNC TEACCH Autism Program She works with Big Bird, colleges and companies to raise awareness, acceptance of autism. When Big Bird met Julia earlier this year, it was an important moment, even if they … Continued
2017 UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference Registration Now Open
June 16, 2017
37th UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference TARGETED INTERVENTIONS: Executive Function, Emotion Regulation, Social Skills and Substance Abuse Thursday and Friday, October 12 &13, 20179:00am – 4:15pm both days (check-in 8:00am) View Brochure The 37th UNC TEACCH Autism Conference is specifically … Continued
City Kitchen’s June Community Give-Back Cocktail is TEACCHer’s Pet
May 31, 2017
TEACCHer’s Pet – Community Give Back Cocktail for June For the last couple of years, City Kitchen in Chapel Hill has created a unique Community Give Back Cocktail each month that benefits a chosen charity for that month. The idea … Continued
Just Added to Webinar Video Library: Adapting Professional Practices to Fit the Unique Learning Differences of Individuals with ASD
April 13, 2017
Adapting Professional Practices to Fit the Unique Learning Differences of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 1 live webinar aired 11/30/16 and Part 2 live webinar aired 12/7/16 DESCRIPTION: With the growing number of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder … Continued