Organization name: The University of North Carolina TEACCH® Autism Program

Purpose/mission: The University of North Carolina TEACCH® Autism Program creates and disseminates community-based services, training programs, and research to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across the lifespan.

Population served: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families

Services/programs/resources offered:

• • Clinical Services

    • • Initial referral and consultation

      • Diagnostic evaluations

      • Family consultation sessions

      • Individual counseling for higher-functioning clients

  • Parent support groups

  • Social play and recreation groups

  • TEACCH Employment Services currently serves adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. TEACCH Employment Services helps individuals with ASD to become as independent as possible by assisting them in obtaining and maintaining meaningful and stable employment in predictable and rewarding work environments.

  • The Carolina Living and Learning Center (CLLC) is an integrated vocational and residential program for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder located in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The CLLC is part of TEACCH® and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Located on 79 acres of land just north of Pittsboro, North Carolina, the CLLC has one home for 5 adults and a second home for 10 adults with ASD. Both homes are certified as Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID) and the primary source of operating funds is Medicaid.

  • TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education Program (T-STEP) is a community college class supporting the transition to adulthood for 16–21-year-old students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The T-STEP is a collaboration with the University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program, the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (NCDVRS), North Carolina community colleges, and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

  • Training

  • Consultation for teachers, residential care providers, and other professionals from a variety of disciplines

  • Research (psychological, educational, and biomedical studies)

Costs/requirements to participate:

• • Cost varies depending on the program/service

How families can access more information if interested in pursuing:

• • Contact info:

    • • Chapel Hill TEACCH Center: 919-966-5156, catherine_jones@med.unc.edu

      • Employment services (Triad Region): 336-334-5811

      • Training: 919-966-8191, TEACCHTraining@med.unc.edu

      • CLLC: 919-918-5103

  • Website: https://teacch.com/

  • Social media sites:

    • • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncteacch/

      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNCTEACCH/

      • Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNCTEACCH

      • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/uncteacch/