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TEACCH Method for Autism

Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children (TEACCH) is not behavior modification as much as it is using cognitive psychology results to create a learning experience. It includes services, training and research to help individuals on the autistic spectrum.

  1. History

    • Eric Schopler founded TEACCH in the early 1970s with several colleagues.

    Goal

    • The goal of TEACCH is to help children grow to their maximum autonomy by the time they are adults by giving them communication and social skills.

    Location

    • TEACCH has nine regional centers throughout North Carolina, with its administration building located in Chapel Hill.

    Assessment

    • TEACCH uses the Psycho Educational Profile (PEP) to determine which areas need to be addressed, whether the skills are missing or emerging.

    Theories/Speculation

    • Instead of trying to determine where an autistic child is deficit in skills, TEACCH looks for potential, then helps the child grow and learn.

    Considerations

    • Most services such as social play, counseling, recreation groups, parent-support groups and training, and employment services offered through the TEACCH clinics are free to North Carolina citizens.

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