The purpose is to give parents the opportunity to reflect on their journey as a parent of a child with autism, and spend time with other parents in a relaxing, casual, and accepting atmosphere.
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.
Enjoy an evening of science discovery together at the Museum of Life and Science. Starting at 5:30pm, the Museum will open exclusively for visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related sensory challenges and their families.
This five-day course provides a theoretical foundation as well as hands-on opportunities to assess and teach individuals with ASD in a demonstration classroom setting.
Amy Wright, who employs 40 people with disabilities at her coffee shop Bitty & Beau’s, was named the 2017 CNN Hero of the Year.
T-STEP is a comprehensive intervention developed to support transition to employment and/or secondary education settings for adolescents and young adults with ASD.
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
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, 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
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