How to Create An Effective

Visual Schedule

Many parents, teachers, and therapists have heard somewhere along the line that visual schedules can help their child or student with autism and other special needs. But when it comes time to make the schedule, there are so many factors that impact whether it is meaningful for the child.

Choose which type of schedule to use: - Object Schedules - Photograph Schedules - Drawing/Icon Schedules - Picture & Words Schedules - Written Schedules

Now what? Depending on what works best for your child, you can: - Take the schedule to a new place - Move picture to "Finished" - Mark or check off a list

How long should the schedule be? This depends on the child. Some need the whole day represented, others need it broken down into chunks.

How can you work on flexibility? - Give advance notice - Start giving less notice - Avoid "sneaking" changes

More tips: - Make your first draft 'quick and dirty' so you can tweak it as needed. - Expect to spend some time teaching the schedule.

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