Family Autism ADHD Support
Visuals
Visual supports are a communication tool that can be used with autistic children and adults.. They can be used in most situations, are adaptable and portable.
Why Visuals?
Visual symbols can help anyone at all that struggles with verbal communication - either with speaking, or with understanding what is being communicated to them. This might be someone with autism, ADHD, Aspergers syndrome, dementia, stroke victims or very young children to name a few.
This person may benefit from visual communication if they:
• constantly ask what is happening and when
• struggle to transition from one activity to another
• don't like change
• struggle to make their wants, needs or feelings known.
PECS
The Picture Exchange Communication System®, or PECS®, allows people with little or no communication abilities to communicate using pictures. People using PECS are taught to approach another person and give them a picture of a desired item in exchange for that item. By doing so, the person is able to initiate communication. A child or adult with autism can use PECS to communicate a request, a thought, or anything that can reasonably be displayed or symbolized on a picture card. PECS works well in the home or in the classroom.
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FREE Printable Visuals
A great way to help your child communicate, Create visual timetables, Now and next boards, Emotional support or just o use as prompts while in new settings. Print, Cut, Laminate, velcro or attach to a lanyard.
You will need:
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Printer
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Laminator
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Velcro
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Lanyard or keyring
