Visual Supports

Visual Supports for Children: Strategies for Home

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Visual supports reduce the amount of verbal instruction a child has to hold in mind. A picture sequence, a checklist or a token panel all do the same job.

Keep visuals simple and uncluttered. One idea per image, consistent order, and the same layout every day.

Wearable visuals have one advantage over wall charts: they stay with the child when the room changes.

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