Autism

What Every Teacher Should Know

Mind The Gap

A mindful approach using visual cues to assist students who struggle to process verbal information when behaviors escalate.

Visual Schedules

Benefits of Visual schedules

• Reduce anxiety in students with ASD

•  Teach flexibility

•  Teach students that a change in the sequence of activities is acceptable

• Assist with self regulation 

• Provide structure/routine

• Assist with transitions 

• Provide choices-reduces behaviors and frustration

Visual Supports

8 Types of visual schedules

Visual Supports-Behavior, Self Regulation, Independence

Contingency Maps-Mind the gap

Picture Cards

First/Then Visuals