Ican! Deffinition of Autism and Disclaimer

Not all recommendations from this web site will be necessary or appropriate for all HFA students, but there are some tried and true concepts that are beneficial for all. Use the characteristics of autism to understand learning styles and behavior. Use visual information to assist students with their schedules, academic concepts, and behavioral expectations (TEACCH, 2003). The four basic concepts of the TEACCH philosophy ring true: what work am I to do, how much am I to do, when do I know I am finished, and what do I do next? Within a safe, structured, predictable environment, HFA students can learn strategies to cope with their difficulties. The ICAN web site will provide programming suggestions to assist with the difficulties experienced by high functioning autistic children and adolescents.

TEACCH 2003: http://www.teacch.com