Person-first or identity-first language? Is it okay to say high or low functioning? How do we avoid ableism and describe autism in an affirming way? This webinar discusses how to use language that effectively communicates respect and inclusion when we communicate about autism with clients, families, the community, and in research.
Registration is now open! The 2023 UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference – Diversity in Autism – focuses on understanding and supporting diversity among autistic individuals and their families including neurodiversity and diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, and communication.
The impact report for the UNC TEACCH Autism Program features highlights in clinical services, research, training, and more from the past year.
Registration for Project ECHO Autism is currently open for primary care providers in North Carolina and mental health professionals who work with individuals on the autism spectrum of any age in their caseload and who would like to develop their expertise in working with this population.
Brenna Maddox, PhD, implementation scientist at UNC TEACCH, will lead a study to help autistic adults, clinicians, and other key stakeholders select which mental health intervention is the best fit for individual patients.
Efficient, modern, and breathtaking in its scope, UNC TEACCH celebrates its 50th anniversary as a stellar demonstration of commitment, excellence, and collaboration to help individuals with autism and their families across the state and around the world.
Congratulations to Jenny Eigenraugh as the recipient of the 2022 Mesibov Award and Daniel Lilies as the recipient of the 2022 Miggie Award.
In honor of his unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life for people with autism and their families. Congratulations Dr. Marcus!
Registration for Project ECHO Mental Health is currently open for mental health providers (September 2022) in North Carolina who have individuals with an autism spectrum disorder of any age on their caseload and who would like to develop their expertise in working with this population. Your commitment to participation would include 90-minute teleconsultation events held two times monthly.
An interdisciplinary team across multiple departments at UNC-Chapel Hill has been awarded a new grant to create a statewide employment collaborative to identify current strengths and barriers of existing transition services, expand and strengthen transition services, and facilitate improved transition from school to postsecondary education and employment.