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The importance of using a visual lesson schedule for autistic children

Visual lesson schedules For children with autism, it can be hard to predict what will happen next. Often without realising, teachers can under prepare their students by not informing them of what will take place in an activity or lesson, in a way the child can understand. This can lead Read more

By Steph Reed, 9 years ago February 3, 2023

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Visual support to help children learn to take turns

Understanding whose turn it is Autistic children can find it difficult to predict what will or could happen next. It can therefore be challenging to understand who will be chosen to have a turn during a group or class activity. This can lead to anxious or ‘disruptive’ behaviour (such as Read more

By Steph Reed, 9 years ago December 1, 2022