TEACCH Tips
Welcome to our TEACCH Tips page. We are working to put together a collection of tips to help provide support to our families and provide ideas on how to support individuals with autism during times of change. We can all benefit from having some type of structure during times of change to help us maintain well-being and a sense of productivity. The first week will focus on anxiety and change, but future weeks will focus on other topics so stay tuned.
- Tip #1 – Times of change-visual schedules
- Tip #2 – Relaxation strategies & routines
- Tip #3 – Daily living routines
- Tip #4 – Visual countdowns & time limits
- Tip #5 – Social narratives and explaining change
- Tip #6 – Socially connecting & shared experiences
- Tip #7 – Adolescents & Adults – Learning a flexible schedule
- Tip #8 – Adolescents & Adults – Creating predictability during uncertainty
- Tip #9 – Increasing engagement using special interests
- Tip #10 – Scheduling your day to limit worry and prioritize self-care
- Tip #11 – The Power of the Pause Card
- Tip #12 – Now We’re Cooking with Visuals
- Tip #13 – Completing Schoolwork at Home
- Tip #14 – Structure in the Summer
- Tip #15 – Helping Children Express Their Feelings – Bear Feels Scared book
- Tip #16 – Change Can be Difficult: The Power of the Positive: Pick 3
- Tip #17 – Preparing an individual with ASD for COVID testing
- Tip #18a – Understanding Protests: Lawful and Unlawful (for individuals with ASD)
- Tip #18b – Understanding Protests: Lawful and Unlawful (for family and support figures)
- Tip #19 – Increasing Engagement – Paying Attention to People Leads to Learning
- NEW!! Tip #20 – Ten Tips to Prepare for the Holidays