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Notes on calm, doable routines
Aug 12, 2026
Why your voice matters in a visual schedule
Text-to-speech is convenient, but a parent's own recorded voice can be regulating for autistic children. Here's why familiar voice matters in a routine — and how to use it.
Read →Aug 10, 2026
First-then: the two-word phrase that defuses transitions
Transitions are where routines fall apart. 'First, then' is a tiny reframe that turns standoffs into calm, predictable sequences. Here's how and why it works.
Read →Aug 8, 2026
How to teach life skills without overwhelm (backward chaining)
Teaching daily living skills to an autistic child? Backward chaining lets every attempt end in success. Here's how to use it, plus how to keep sensory barriers from stalling progress.
Read →Tandli is out now on the App Store
Download Tandli free and try everything for 14 days — your own voice, clear pictures, and a reward your child chooses.
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