Autism Teaching Tip #4

Tip #4:

Transitions Made Easier

• When changing environments (rooms) or changing tasks, providing an external reminder helps the child know what is coming up next.
• Timers can be useful- a visual timer so that the child can see that time has run out and it’s time to move on, or an auditory timer can work as a cue.  
• Pairing the timer with a visual cue of where the child is going or what the next work task is helps them process what environment or activity is next.