Teacch

What Teacch does

TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-handicapped Children) is a statewide, university-based autism program operated within the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. Founded in 1972, TEACCH delivers clinical services, professional training, and research to autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan. Its core methodology is Structured TEACCHing, a visual-support and routine-based intervention approach developed and refined over five decades, delivered through seven regional centers across North Carolina (Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh, Wilmington) along with specialized adult programs including Employment Services (over 300 adults served), the T-STEP transition program, the Carolina Living and Learning Center vocational/residential facility, and Project SEARCH.

The portfolio spans diagnostic evaluations, therapy, parent coaching, transition support, professional certification (Practitioner and Advanced Consultant levels), online learning, Project ECHO Autism tele-consultation, and an annual neuroaffirming practices conference. Underlying infrastructure includes a research database of more than 14,000 individuals diagnosed by TEACCH clinicians, supporting NIH-funded research programs such as AASET-MHTP and AASET-SP. The program is part of the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program and holds the TEACCH registered trademark.

TEACCH operates as a non-commercial university entity rather than a for-profit business. Revenue (not publicly disclosed) is derived from a mix of state university allocations, clinical service fees, professional training fees (e.g., $4,500 AU per 5-day international workshop), and research grants including NIH funding. International training is delivered through partnerships with Team Autismus (Germany), ECLAIR Autisme (France), and Melton Specialist School (Australia), extending the Structured TEACCHing methodology beyond North Carolina.

Name

Teacch

Legal name

TEACCH® Autism Program

Website

https://teacch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TEACCH is a UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine program delivering clinical services, professional training, and autism research across seven North Carolina regional centers. It serves autistic individuals and families across the lifespan and trains professionals domestically and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Clinical and Educational Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Inclusive Early Intervention & Transition-to-Preschool Services (EDACAFAM)

Keywords

• Autism clinical services
• Professional autism training
• Diagnostic evaluation services
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Autism research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services: Provides diagnostic evaluations, therapy, parent coaching, and transition support services to autistic individuals and families across North Carolina through seven regional centers.
2. Professional Training Programs: Offers Structured TEACCHing training workshops, certification programs, and online learning opportunities for professionals. Training conducted in North Carolina and internationally through partnerships.
3. Research Grants and Funding: Conducts autism research supported by NIH grants and other funding sources. Includes studies on early intervention, transition to adulthood, suicide prevention, and aging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TEACCH is a university-based autism program that delivers clinical services (diagnostic evaluations, therapy, parent coaching, and transition support) to autistic individuals and families across the lifespan, primarily through seven regional centers in North Carolina. It also offers professional training and certification in the Structured TEACCHing methodology, adult services including employment support and residential programs, and conducts autism intervention research supported by grants.

Product overview

The UNC TEACCH Autism Program is a statewide, university-based clinical services system that provides a comprehensive portfolio of services for autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan. The core Clinical Services program offers diagnostic evaluations, therapy, parent coaching, and transition support, delivered through seven Regional Centers across North Carolina. Adult Services includes Employment Services (job coaching in Triangle and Triad regions), the T-STEP transition program, the Carolina Living and Learning Center residential facility, and Project SEARCH. The Training division offers professional development through the TEACCH Certification Program (Practitioner and Advanced Consultant levels), Project ECHO Autism (connecting community clinicians with specialists), and Online Learning Opportunities. Research programs including AASET-MHTP and AASET-SP examine intervention efficacy. Resources including TEACCH Tips, assessment tools, and teaching materials support both professionals and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T-STEP (TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education): School transition to employment and postsecondary education program for autistic individuals
• TEACCH Employment Services
• Carolina Living and Learning Center (CLLC)
• Project ECHO Autism
• TEACCH Training
• AASET Research Studies

Products and services

• Clinical Services Comprehensive clinical services including diagnostic evaluations, therapy, parent coaching, and transition support for autistic individuals across the lifespan, delivered through seven regional centers in North Carolina.
• Regional Centers Network of seven regional centers across North Carolina (Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh, Wilmington) providing localized autism services.
• Adult Services Specialized programs for autistic adults including employment services, the T-STEP transition program, Carolina Living and Learning Center residential facility, and Project SEARCH.
• Employment Services Job coaching and support services enabling autistic adults to obtain and maintain meaningful employment, serving Triangle and Triad regions of North Carolina with over 300 adults supported.
• T-STEP (TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education) Transition program supporting autistic individuals moving from school to employment and postsecondary education.
• Carolina Living and Learning Center Vocational and residential facility for autistic adults in Pittsboro, NC, providing direct support to improve quality of life and independence.
• TEACCH Training Professional training programs in Structured TEACCHing methodology, including workshops, certifications, and consultation services for educators, clinicians, and therapists.
• TEACCH Certification Program Structured certification program with Practitioner and Advanced Consultant levels for professionals trained in TEACCH methodology.
• Project ECHO Autism Online learning and consultation program connecting community clinicians with autism specialists, including ECHO for Medical Providers, Mental Health Providers, and Advanced Diagnosis.
• Online Learning Opportunities Self-paced and instructor-led online courses for professionals and families seeking autism-related education.
• TEACCH Research Programs Research programs examining efficacy of TEACCH clinical and training programs, including early intervention, transition to adulthood, suicide prevention, and aging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting over 300 adults with employment services across North Carolina

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of North Carolina School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEACCH is part of UNC School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. Faculty are appointed through this academic affiliation, enabling integration of clinical services, teaching, and research.
• North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEACCH is part of the NC AHEC program, with faculty actively involved in student and professional training activities within the state, nation, and across the world.
• Melton Specialist SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMelbourne, Australia school hosting the 5-day TEACCH Beyond the Basics Training in September 2026 and the 5-day Hands-On Classroom Training workshop.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disorders): Major multi-state provider of ABA-based autism services with hundreds of clinic locations. A direct competitor in clinical autism services, though methodology differs (ABA vs. Structured TEACCHing).
• Marcus Autism Center: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta-affiliated autism center providing clinical services, research, and training. Comparable in lifespan scope, university/health-system affiliation, and integration of clinical practice with research.
• Kennedy Krieger Institute: Johns Hopkins-affiliated institute providing autism clinical services, research, and professional training across the lifespan. Most structurally comparable to TEACCH as a university-based, multi-program autism center with both clinical and training franchises.
• Cincinnati Children's - Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Hospital-affiliated autism center providing diagnostic, intervention, and research services. Comparable as a pediatric clinical/research hub, though more medical-model oriented than TEACCH's psychoeducational approach.
• Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: University-based (Vanderbilt) center for research and services on intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism, offering diagnostic, training, and research programs analogous to TEACCH's structure.
• UC Davis MIND Institute: UC Davis-affiliated institute focused on neurodevelopmental conditions including autism, delivering clinical care, research, and professional training. Directly comparable as a university-based multidisciplinary autism program.

Broad incumbents

• May Institute: One of the largest nonprofit providers of autism and behavioral health services in the U.S., operating schools, clinics, and adult programs across multiple states. Broader geographic reach but less specialized in a single proprietary methodology than TEACCH.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit behavioral health organization serving individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan, including residential and employment services. Operates at greater national scale than TEACCH but with similar service breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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