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Visual Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

by Vera Bernard-Opitz

Book Details

Publisher:AAPC Publishing
Published:2011
Pages:64
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Combining their years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, the authors bring practical ideas and teaching methods for offering visual supports to students with autism spectrum disorders.

Our Review

This essential guide provides concrete strategies for implementing visual supports to help children with autism spectrum disorders navigate daily challenges and learning opportunities. The authors draw from extensive clinical experience to present practical teaching methods that address communication barriers, behavioral challenges, and educational needs through visual tools like schedules, social stories, and structured learning systems. These evidence-based approaches offer clear pathways to reduce anxiety and build independence for neurodivergent learners who process information more effectively through visual means than verbal instruction alone.

What sets this resource apart is its immediate applicability across home, school, and community settings, making it invaluable for parents, educators, and therapists seeking to create supportive environments. The methods emphasize building on individual strengths rather than correcting deficits, focusing on how visual supports can bridge the gap between cognitive understanding and practical execution. For anyone committed to helping children with ASD develop crucial life skills and self-advocacy tools, this book delivers transformative strategies that respect neurodiversity while providing the structure needed for meaningful growth.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education