Routines in everyday life with autism Sometimes a morning isn't turned upside down by a big event, but by seemingly small things. The bus arrives differently, the jacket scratches more than usual, someone says in passing: "We'll do it differently today." For many...
Why quality counts now School support is no longer a marginal issue. In many schools today, it is a matter of course because for some children it is what makes participation possible in the first place. At the same time, there is a growing impression that the field...
What TEACCH Is All About TEACCH is often described as a rigid method, but in practice it proves to be more of an educational-therapeutic approach. Children with autism cope better when they know what to expect and where to start. That’s why TEACCH focuses less on...
What Is Stimming in Autism: Small Movements with a Big Impact A child rocks back and forth, snaps their fingers, hums, twirls a pen, or repeatedly runs their hand along the edge of a piece of fabric. To an outsider, this sometimes seems “unnecessary.” For many people...
Support in Everyday School Life When discussing inclusion, the term comes up quickly, but many people can’t say exactly what school inclusion actually means. One thing is clear: Without this support, some children and teens would not be able to participate in class...
When Therapy Meets Everyday Life Autism therapy rarely takes place solely in the therapy room. Much progress occurs where the child feels safest: at home, within the familiar rhythm of family life. This is precisely where the idea of involving parents as co-therapists...
