Welcome to the Caregiver/Client Corner, our method of sharing program updates, TEACCH tips, and resources with you. We hope you find them helpful!
February 24, 2021
One of the most important lessons we have learned over the past year is the importance of flexibility. Our top priority has remained serving our clients and families while keeping them safe. The combination of flexibility and continued service has resulted in finding ways to provide telehealth services, which remains an option for our families …
December 8, 2020
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 …
October 6, 2020
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) …
August 6, 2020
As we currently remain largely at home, children and adults with autism spectrum disorders are missing their friends and social opportunities. TEACCH has recently started up several groups virtually across the state. This includes groups for elementary age children (GoriLLA Group), as well as DBT/CBT, focused groups for adults. For more information about groups available …
June 26, 2020
The TEACCH Training team has been offering training to school systems and teachers across the State of North Carolina as well as across the nation and globally. Last year alone, we trained 3980 professionals. Training remains in high demand, but with the challenges of holding in person gatherings and travel, the training team has shifted …
May 26, 2020
The TEACCH® School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education Program (T-STEP) is a FREE intervention developed to support transition to college and employment for 16-21 year old adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder who will or have received the Future-Ready Core high school diploma. This program is a collaboration between North Carolina Division …
May 12, 2020
Over the past two months, the TEACCH clinics have been working hard to transition services to telehealth. This method of care involves the use of telephone or video software to provide services to our families. We have been able to see many of our families using these means since March 20th. We are looking forward …