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TEACCH Tips

Welcome to our TEACCH Tips page. Our valuable tips are designed to offer support to our families and provide practical ideas on how to assist individuals with autism. It is important to note that some tips are specifically tailored to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, however many of the strategies used during this time may still be relevant as establishing structure during times of change is vital for maintaining well-being and promoting productivity for all of us.

We also have TEACCH tips translated into Spanish and German.

link to TEACCH Tip about Daylight Savings

Link to TEACCH Tip about Supporting Choice Making

Link to TEACCH Tip about Communicating Beyond Requests

Link TEACCH Tip about Tips to Prepare for the Holidays

Link to TEACCH Tip about Increasing Engagement: Paying Attention to People Leads to Learning

Link to TEACCH Tip about Preparing an individual with autism for COVID-19 testing

Link to TEACCH Tip about Completing Schoolwork or Other Activities Independently at Home
Link to TEACCH Tip about Structure in the Summer
Link to TEACCH Tip about Helping Children Express Their Feelings
Link to TEACCH Tip about Change Can Be Difficult: The Power of the Positive – Pick Three

Link to TEACCH Tip about Increasing Engagement Using Special Interests
Link to TEACCH Tip about Scheduling Your Day to Limit Worry and Prioritize Self-Care
Link to TEACCH Tip about The Power of the “Pause” Card
Link to TEACCH Tip about Now We’re Cooking with Visuals

Link to TEACCH Tip about social narratives and explaining changes
Link to TEACCH Tip about socially connecting & shared experiences
Link to TEACCH Tip about for Adolescents & Adults – Learning a Flexible Routine
Link to TEACCH Tip about Adolescents & Adults – Creating Predictability During Uncertainty

Link to TEACCH Tip about Visual Schedule 
Link to TEACCH Tip about Relaxation strategies & routines
Link to TEACCH Tip about Daily living routines
Link to TEACCH Tip about visual countdowns and time limits

Structure you can see, strategies you can use.