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Remembering Dr. Lee M. Marcus, Professor Emeritus and TEACCH Leader

January 23, 2026
Dr. Lee M. Marcus, professor emeritus in the University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Dr. Marcus dedicated 48 years to the University of North Carolina as a faculty member in the TEACCH Autism Program where he held numerous leadership roles, including Clinical...

Supporting Autistic Patients Seeking Medical Care – Recorded Webinar for Healthcare Providers

November 11, 2025
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.

CDC Report: Autism rate rises to 1 in 31 children

October 15, 2025

Explore TEACCH® Online Learning Opportunities!

August 6, 2025

Bridge for Families of Autistic Children and Providers to Access Services Together (BFAST)

August 5, 2025

TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education (TSTEP)

August 4, 2025

Project ECHO Autism connects community clinicians with specialists through online learning and consultation.

August 3, 2025

Work Together NC focuses on transition to and through adulthood for people with IDD

August 2, 2025

HEELS 2 Transition offers a range of strengths-based programs supporting young adults with IDDs

August 1, 2025