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What does
it mean?
TEACCH was
founded by Dr. Eric
Schopler in 1972
• to help people with autism to achieve their
maximum ability
The primary
• to be independent as possible,
goal of TEACCH
• to be successful and happy members of the
community.
5 Key Principles of
the TEACCH Method
1. Structured
Environment.
Group
Workstation
(circle time)
Calming
Station
Individual
Workstation
*computer subject
*math task
*fine-motor activity
Eating Area
Play Area /
Gym Room
2. Scheduling
or Visual
Timetable
Group
Schedule
Individual
Schedule
Work
Schedule
3. Work
System
left to right
*task to do
*workplace
*finished work
Task to do
box
Workplace
area
Finished
work /
Finished
box
4. Routine
Steps in
Washing
Hands
Steps in Washing Hands:
First
I wet my hands
with water
Steps in Washing Hands:
Next
I put soap
on my hands
Steps in Washing Hands:
Then
I rub my hands
together
Steps in Washing Hands:
After that
I rinse my hands
Steps in Washing Hands:
Last
I dry my hands
using towels
Question
What do you do when you
wash your hands?
Steps in
Brushing
Teeth
Steps in Brushing Teeth:
First
I put toothpaste on
my toothbrush
Steps in Brushing Teeth:
Next
I wet my toothbrush
with water
Steps in Brushing Teeth:
Then
I brush my teeth
Steps in Brushing Teeth:
After that
Last
I rinse my toothbrush
Question
How do you
brush your teeth?
Grooming time
Get ready!
1. Alcohol
2. Powder
5. Comb
Put alcohol on
my hands.
1. Alcohol
2. Powder
5. Comb
Put powder
on my face.
1. Alcohol
2. Powder
5. Comb
Put cologne
on my shirt.
1. Alcohol
2. Powder
5. Comb
Put lotion on
my arms.
1. Alcohol
2. Powder
5. Comb
Comb my hair.
1. Alcohol
2. Powder
5. Comb
Finish grooming
It’s time to clean up!
5. Visual
Structure
*organization
*clarification
*instructions
Sorting
activity
Matching
activity
Copying
activity
Building
blocks
Math task
Categorization
Fine-motor
activity
Finish