Tip Sheets Building an Effective Team Action Plan | Spanish Building a Home-School Partnership Checklist for Developing IEP | Spanish Fast Fact – Home School From Early Intervention to Preschool: A Toolkit for Parents Guide to Individualized Education Programs [Autism Speaks] Home School Partnership/Building a Team Quick Tips | Spanish List of Providers | Spanish… Read more Preparing for Therapies and School Services
Author: Kylie Muccilli
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Neurodiversity
TRIAD Video Resources This 38-minute archived webinar provides in-depth tips, strategies, examples, and action plans on Neurodiversity and Self-Determination (2024).
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Navigating Resources
Tip Sheets Setting Up a TRIAD Online Account TRIAD Brief Online Training [Caregivers] What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? To access this free training, first register for an account at: triad.vkclearning.org. If you already have an account login here. TRIAD Video Resources This 3-minute video provides broad tips and general strategies on Building an Effective Team.… Read more Navigating Resources
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Improving Mealtime Routines
Teaching Mealtime Behaviors Quick Tip: Teach children what TO DO instead of what NOT TO DO. Focus on: Words: Use positive language. Avoid “don’t” instructions. Instead, say what you want them to “do”. Positive Teaching: “Catch” the child doing good things and praise them! Visual Supports: Show the available food choices to the child. Let them choose between… Read more Improving Mealtime Routines
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Engagement, Play, and Connection
Tip Sheets Active Listening Assessing Play Skills Worksheet At Home Activities Connecting with Your Kids – Action Plan Following the Lead | Spanish How to Design and Implement a Token Economy | Spanish Joint Activity Routine Worksheet Mindfulness Handout | Spanish Parent-Child Music Activities Home Toolkit Planning for Social Engagement Worksheet | Spanish Playful Obstruction… Read more Engagement, Play, and Connection
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Emotion Identification
Tip Sheets Active Calming Strategies | Spanish Emotional Literacy Strategies Promoting Emotional Development | Spanish TRIAD Video Resources This 2-minute video provides broad tips and general strategies on Teaching Emotion Identification. This 2-minute video provides broad tips and general strategies on Promoting Child Self-Regulation and Active Calming Strategies Video.
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Developing Successful Sleep Habits
Tip Sheets Parent Daytime Habits | Spanish Parent Evening Habits | Spanish Quick Tips for Teaching Schedule-Following Skills Sleep Action Plan | Spanish Sleep Data Sheet Sleep Toolkit and Quick Tips Guide for Families [ATN/AIR-P] Understanding Sleep and Autism Spectrum Disorders | Spanish TRIAD Video Resources This 58-minute video provides in-depth tips, strategies, examples, and… Read more Developing Successful Sleep Habits
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Communication
Tip Sheets ABC Strategies to Facilitate Communication | Spanish Augmentative and Alternative Communication | Spanish Building Blocks of Expressive Communication | Spanish Imitation | Spanish Joint Attention | Spanish No-Tech and Low-Tech AAC for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Parents | Spanish Talking to Siblings about Neurodiversity | Spanish What is Communication… Read more Communication
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Challenging Behaviors
Tip Sheets ABC Individual Worksheet Challenging Behavior Visual Supports Child Active Calming First Responses to Unsafe Behavior | Spanish How Behavior Works Planning Form | Spanish How to Design and Implement a Token Economy | Spanish Identifying Antecedents, Behaviors, and Consequences Minimizing Attention Quick Tips for Using a ‘No’ or ‘Not Available’ Representation Replacement Behavior… Read more Challenging Behaviors
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Caregiver Self-Care
Tip Sheets Continuing Self-Care Worksheet Mindfulness Tip Sheet Self-Compassion Tip Sheet TRIAD Video Resources This 1-minute video provides broad tips and general strategies on Self-Care Maintenance. This 1-minute video provides broad tips and general strategies on Mindfulness Practice. This 2-minute video provides broad tips and general strategies on Self-Compassion. This 1-minute video provides broad tips… Read more Caregiver Self-Care
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.