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UNC TEACCH Annual Conference – Seeing the Spectrum: Understanding Autism and Beyond

October 16 @ 8:00 am - October 17 @ 4:15 pm

This year’s UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference (hybrid) will explore the additional needs that often accompany autism throughout a person’s life. Our presenters will share practical strategies for understanding and addressing these needs beyond the core symptoms of autism. You’ll learn about supporting attention difficulties, managing feeding challenges, improving daily living skills, enhancing social understanding, and navigating aging. Come connect with experts and peers and gain valuable insights to support individuals with autism at every stage of life.

Stratifying the Heterogeneity of Autism: Impact of Co-Occurring Anxiety and ADHD
Kimberly Carpenter, PhD, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

Surviving and Thriving in the Real World: Strategies for Building Practical Life Skills in Autistic Adolescents
Amie Duncan, PhD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Supporting Healthy Aging for Autistic Individuals: Addressing Needs and Promoting Quality of Life
Laura Klinger, PhD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, TEACCH Autism Program
Brianne Tomaszewski, PhD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, TEACCH Autism Program

Rethinking Social Outcomes Across the Spectrum
Matthew Lerner, PhD, Drexel University, AJ Drexel Autism Institute

The MEAL PlanR: A System for Improving Dietary Intake and Mealtime Participation
William Sharp, PhD, Emory University School of Medicine, Children’s Multidisciplinary Feeding Program

Assessment and Treatment of Intense Behavior in Profound Autism
Matthew Siegel, MD, MBA, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital, Franciscan Children’s Hospital

Virtual and on-site attendance options will be available. On-site attendees will join us at the University of North Carolina Friday Conference Center. For those joining virtually, a Zoom webinar option is available. Virtual registrants will receive an event meeting link and additional instructions one week prior to the event. The conference will not be recorded for on-demand viewing.

October 16-17, 2025 at UNC Friday Conference Center – 100 Friday Center Drive – Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Details

Start:
October 16 @ 8:00 am
End:
October 17 @ 4:15 pm

Organizer

UNC TEACCH Autism Program
Email
TEACCH_Registrar@med.unc.edu

Other

Contact Email/Phone
michelle_jordy@med.unc.edu

Venue

UNC Friday Conference Center
100 Friday Center Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27599 United States + Google Map