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TEACCH Model

Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH)

This method is a "whole life" approach, and focuses on structuring the environment in order to facilitate skill development and independence.

The principles of the TEACCH model

• Understanding autism and intellectual ability

• Using an individualized person- and family-centered plan

• Organizing the physical environment

• A predictable sequence of activities

• Visual schedules

• Routines with flexibility

• Structured work/activity systems

• Visually structured activities