Supports

Behavioural Assessment

Time should be spent assessing the behaviours causing concern as behaviours can only be effectively addressed when the factors causing the behaviour are fully understood.

Reinforcement

When teachers seek to change behaviour they must ensure to reinforce the replacement behaviour i.

TEACCH

TEACCH is a comprehensive clinical and psychoeducational programme for supporting autistic people.

Anxiety Management

Background Information Anxiety is often closely associated with autism.

Sensory Processing

This section provides a very brief overview of the sensory processing differences in autism and strategies to meet sensory needs.

Social Stories

The concept of Social Stories™ was developed by Carol Gray.

Differentiating the Curriculum

Differentiation: Classroom Practice Introduction Each autistic student has his/her own unique strengths and needs therefore it is essential that teachers adapt lessons and activities within the curriculum to capitalise on and meet these diverse strengths and needs.