Structured teaching

“Are you familiar with the TEACCH method for helping younger students on the autism spectrum? How does it work, and can it really help these ‘special needs’ students?” Let's first look at the basic principles of TEACCH. They include the following: 1. physical structure refers to the child’s immediate surroundings; daily activities (e.g., playing and eating) work best when they are clearly defined by physical boundaries 2. having a consistent schedule is possible through various mediums…

Do you know this student? The one who will wander around looking for the perfect classroom supplies before they can even START on a task. I’ve known that student a few times. And after it took us an entire morning to find the “just right” pencil in our classroom, it was clear to me that ... Read More about Structuring Classroom Supplies for your Students

Setting up structured work systems (TEACCH) are a staple in many autism classrooms. Here are 10 tips to get your started on setting up and using them.

There is a reason behind every component of a independent work system. Do you know the 4 questions each work system should answer? Click through to find out.

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Do you teach in a self contained SPED classroom? Looking for new work task ideas on the cheap? Check these out! #sped #specialeducation #autismclassroom

Who likes waiting? Not this girl! And I can guarantee our students don’t like waiting either. If you teach students with special needs you know that asking a student to wait can cause a full on melt down in the middle of a seemingly normal Tuesday. And guess what, our classrooms get interrupted for questions, ... Read More about Teaching Wait: The Wait Basket

Structured teaching classroom - upper elementary

Assembly work tasks for workboxes and independent work systems--great for TEACCH systems and structured teaching. Part of Workbasket Wednesday's linkup of posts.

Structured work systems, also called independent work stations, are perfect for students in a self-contained classroom. These systems are visual systems that are strategically set up so students can work independently. Today I am sharing 3 structured work systems for special education students. You will find details about task box centers, three drawer work systems, and independent work binders. Students can work on file folder activities, writing or tracing, matching activities and more!