
Some chill passes might indicate that the time in the chill zone is limited to 3 minutes, while others might indicate longer times of 5, 10 or even 15 minutes. Teachers should also include the student in making these decisions as much as possible.Īnother feature that you may add to the chill pass is that of different time lengths. Over time, the data should help make ongoing determination about how many chill passes are necessary for success. For instance, if an individual is having difficult moments 5 times a day, then the teacher might provide 6 or 7 chill passes to the student to ensure success. This data, formal or informal, will help to make decisions about how many chill passes are provided for each day or portion of the day. In school settings, the teacher is probably collecting data that will indicate how often the individual with Asperger’s is struggling with stress and/or anxiety. to go to the chill zone when they are escalating in their anxiety or frustration.īy giving a certain amount of “Chill Passes” for the day, teachers and parents can also limit the number of times that a “Chill Pass” is used each day.

The Chill Pass can help the student to have a visual reminder that it is O.K. Some students might benefit from a companion strategy called a Chill Pass.
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In a previous blog, we discussed the benefit of a “ Chill Zone” for students that experience anxiety or frustration in school and/or home settings, and how to set that area up for success.
