Assistant Professor, UNC Department of Psychiatry
Clinical Director, Carolina Living and Learning Center
Education:
- B.S., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- M.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Clinical Psychology Internship and Post-doc, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Discipline:
Clinical Psychology
Summary Statement:
Jemma Grindstaff is the Clinical Director of the Carolina Living and Learning Center (CLLC), a residential and vocational program for adults with profound autism. As an ICF-IDD, the CLLC provides active engagement and treatment for our residents across a variety of skill areas: social, emotional, communication, leisure, vocational, and adaptive behaviors. We also promote person-centered planning and positive behavior support. To that end, the CLLC invests in the personal development of all our staff, from direct support professionals to supervisors and case managers. We are also exploring how best to modify our program as we accommodate the needs of our aging residents.