Abstract
The TEACCH Program as it exists at the time of this publication has served thousands of individuals and families involved with the challenges and problems of the autism spectrum It now employs hundreds of staff with multi-disciplinary training. The program’s mission, priorities, services, and practices are the product of the thoughtful, dedicated work and contributions of many faculty and staff. This chapter is intended to trace the motivating factors shaping the development and history of the program.
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Mesibov, G.B. et al. (2004). The Origins and History of the TEACCH Program. In: The Teacch Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-306-48647-0_1
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