Awards

1972 - Gold Achievement Award for the Child Research Project, presented by the American Psychiatric Association.

1985 - O. Max Gardner Award, presented by the University of North Carolina for making the greatest contribution to human welfare.

1985 - Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service Award, presented by the American Psychological Association.

1988 - Eugene A. Hargrove Mental Health Research Award, presented by the N.C. Foundation for Health Research.

1989 - Search for Excellence Award for Community-Based Work Services, presented by the J.M. Foundation.

1993 - North Carolina Award, for notable accomplishments by a North Carolina citizen in the fields of scholarship, research, the fine arts, and public leadership. (The highest honor the state can bestow.)

1995 - Prize for Excellence in Service to People with Autism, presented by the Eden Institute.

1997 - Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Knowledge and Service, given by the American Psychological Association.

1998 - Brinkgreven Hospital Workshop Building named in honor of Eric Schopler, in Brinkgreven, the Netherlands.

2005 - Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Autism Society of North Carolina.

2005 - The Eric Schopler Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Division TEACCH.

2006 - Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by IMFAR.

2006 - Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Application of Psychology, presented by the American Psychological Foundation.