The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders [Paperback]

- Professionals can be trained in the program and its methods
- Translates scientific knowledge so that practitioners and parents can easily understand the current state of knowledge
- Offers strategies that can be tailored to an individual's unique developmental and functional level
- Advises parents on how to become involved in all phases of intervention as collaborators, co-therapists, and advocates.
- Details how the program can be introduced and adapted for individuals of all ages, from preschooler to adult

TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children) has grown over the past three decades from a small clinic for children to an internationally recognized treatment and support modality for individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorders. In The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders, the programs founders and their colleagues explain its methods and philosophy based on an understanding and respect for the culture of autism.

The TEACCH program focuses on persons with autism and the development of instruction and supports based on each individuals skills, interests, and needs. It draws from the research literature in psychology and neuropsychology to create activities and environments that are organized to emphasize meaningfulnessan approach that has proved crucial to an autistic individuals ability to learn, comprehend, and apply learning across situations.

The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders explains how:

 - TEACCH targets critical areas in executive functioning, engagement, communication, and social skills.

&nbsp;- Strategies can be tailored to an individuals unique developmental and functional level.<l“*