ABC of NC is a private, not-for-profit, research-based provider of quality educational and behavioral services for young children with autism spectrum disorder. The organization uses the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) within a caring environment to help children develop their full potential. The center uses a curriculum and teaching techniques derived from the principles of behavioral psychology. The application of this science is called applied behavior analysis (ABA). Our philosophy is to teach children skills, beginning with basics and moving on to more sophisticated, by creating an environment that motivates them to talk and play with their teachers/tutors and then to transfer these skills as soon as possible to peers, siblings and other adults. We employ a variety of behavioral teaching strategies such as discrete trial training, verbal behavior, natural environment training, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and fluency training. All teaching methods are science based (i.e., proven effective) and individually tailored to the needs of the child.

The Autism Research Program at the UNC is launching a new study of very early brain development in infants at risk for autism. This study aims to examine younger siblings of children with autism to gain insight into how the brain develops in autism. If you have an older child who has been diagnosed with autism and are currently pregnant, or have an infant less than 12 months of age, your infant is eligible for our study. or call 1-800-793-5715

The TEACCH mission is: To enable individuals with autism to function as meaningfully and as independently as possible in the community; To provide exemplary services throughout North Carolina to individuals with autism and their families and those who serve and support them; As a member of the University community, to generate knowledge; to integrate clinical services with relevant theory and research; and to disseminate information about theory, practice, and research on autism through training and publications locally, nationally and internationally.

Mission: To enable individuals with autism to function as meaningfully and as independently as possible in the community.

Mission: To enable individuals with autism to function as meaningfully and as independently as possible in the community.

Mission: To enable individuals with autism to function as meaningfully and as independently as possible in the community.

Mission: To enable individuals with autism to function as meaningfully and as independently as possible in the community.

Mission: To enable individuals with autism to function as meaningfully and as independently as possible in the community.

Mission: To enable individuals with autism to function as meaningfully and as independently as possible in the community.

The Epilepsy Foundation is the national voluntary agency solely dedicated to the welfare of the 2.7 million people with epilepsy in the U.S. and their families. The organization works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services. In addition to programs conducted at the national level, epilepsy clients throughout the United States are served by local Epilepsy Foundation offices in nearly 100 communities.

Providing resources, referrals and supports to families who have children with Special Needs. Counties served includes: Anson, Lee, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Mooore, Richmond and Scotland

The mission of the Meredith Autism Program is to provide a behavioral intervention in which children with autism can develop to their fullest potential, provide experience for undergraduate students and education in the field of autism, while validating and expanding the current research. The structure of this behavioral intervention uses operant conditioning methods and discrete trial teaching specifically applied to children with autism as based on the works of Dr, Ivar Lovaas. NIMH Replication Site.

At the Olson Huff Center for Child Development we have a variety of medical programs and pediatric rehabilitation therapies to assist our patients and their families. We are also presently developing movement groups and pool therapy.

Genetics Project

"NIH-funded research center with concentration on five research projects encompassing gene, brain, behavior and pharmacological treatment relationships in autism."

A multidisciplinary research, technical assistance and leadership training center.