HEELS Prep On-Line 2021 and HEELS Bridge. These programs are for young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 years old who have Intellectual Disabilities.
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a challenge for our TEACCH team and the families that we serve. Our word of the year was “pivot” as we worked to transition our clinical services to telehealth and our professional development programs to virtual trainings. These pivots have created some unexpected highlights in the midst of this crazy year, and we are excited to share them with you.
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about what kinds of interventions help young adults with ASD. Through funding from the Department of Defense Autism Research Program, we want to compare two different transition to adulthood programs.
The UNC TEACCH Program offers early intervention services as well as intervention for school-age children with autism spectrum disorders. Working closely and collaboratively with families has always been central to TEACCH intervention. Our early intervention and school-age sessions involve a collaborative approach between parents, who are the experts in working with their children, and TEACCH … Read more
SPRING 2021 Online Program at Cape Fear Community College. Apply Now! Contact TSTEPinfo@med.unc.edu or call 919-843-9505
The latest post highlights our Charlotte TEACCH Center, social options available for individuals with ASD, and features a new TEACCH Tip – “Increasing Engagement: Paying Attention to People Leads to Learning”
The UNC TEACCH Program – Charlotte Center has moved! The center is are now located at 8401 University Executive Park Drive, Suite #100. The team is excited to continue to offer both in-person and telehealth services. In fact, the team is starting another semester of the TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education (T-STEP) … Read more
We are offering 10, free teleconsultation sessions held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at lunchtime (11:30-1:00) for mental health providers who are interested in learning more about screening, treatment options, and resources for individuals with autism and their families.
The UNC TEACCH Autism Speaker Series provides the most up-to-date information on current topics in autism education, intervention, and diagnosis being researched and implemented at UNC. Content will be shared in three, two-hour virtual sessions, each highlighting UNC advancements in research and community practice from cells to services across the lifespan.