Author Archives: Michelle Jordy

Article from UNC Communications - Klein’s dissertation explores developmental trajectories in autistic individuals from childhood through midlife and older age. Claire is currently leading an international interest group of researchers focused on building collaborative efforts for autism research in midlife and older age.

This webinar is designed for speech pathologists, occupational therapists, BCBAs, as well as others interested in feeding strategies for children on the autism spectrum, ages 5 – 18, who have feeding difficulty, selective eating, food refusal, and/or oral aversion.

New research from the Center for Disease Control suggests that autism now impacts 1 in 31 eight-year-old children in the US. The UNC TEACCH Autism Program remains committed to our vision of a world where all autistic people and their families have access to excellent evidence-based services in their home...

This webinar is designed for healthcare providers who do not specialize in autism-related services, such as general practitioners, pediatricians, specialists, nurses, CNAs, and medical office staff who want to learn how to provide accessible healthcare to patients with different learning and communication needs.

The 2025 TEACCH Awards were presented to TEACCH Staff members who consistently strive to uphold and promote TEACCH's mission, vision, and values. Congratulations to all the award recipients.

Our TEACCH tips are designed to offer support to our families and provide practical ideas on how to assist autistic individuals. It is important to note that some tips were specifically tailored to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, however many of the strategies are still relevant as establishing...

BFAST is a new website designed for Black families, created in partnership with members of the Black Community, to help parents of autistic children access resources across NC. The website includes families sharing their stories through videos and interactive tools, with a focus on what to expect along the journey,...

The award was given to Work Together NC and will support the Inclusion Works initiative. Congratulations to Brianne Tomaszewski and her research team.