Wilmington center is closed until further notice
September 20, 2018
The Wilmington TEACCH Center is closed until further notice due to hurricane damage. Please call the TEACCH main phone line 919-966-2174.
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TEACCH Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
August 29, 2018
The TEACCH conference offers a unique program that brings together scholars, researchers, clinical and educational providers, and family members to learn about the latest developments in understanding and treating ASD. Please consider supporting the conference with a sponsorship or exhibitor table.
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
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 lights will be lowered. Additional staff and volunteers from UNC TEACCH Autism Program will be … 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 to accelerate the creation of more effective, personalized treatments and interventions for the millions of … 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 didn’t hit it off at first. The iconic yellow bird was dismayed when the new … 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 designed to educate professionals about targeted interventions to improve quality of life for individuals with … Continued