Practical Tools
Most individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have strengths in visual processing. Using this strength to teach to areas of difficulty can be a successful way to help individuals with an ASD acquire new skills.
The following materials are designed to use the visual strength seen in many individuals with an ASD to provide support during challenging times.
Communication Supports
Help and Break CardsPulley Visual Prompt Cards
Choice Boards
Social Skills Supports
Topic BoardsSocial Narratives
>> Social Narrative: Getting Gifts>> Social Narrative: Dentist Visit
Playbooks and Playscripts
Board Game Visual Supports
Your Turn - My Turn Cards
Teaching Skills
Reward SystemsWork Systems
Sorting Tasks
Transition Supports
Visual Schedules | View Examples>> Schedule: Dentist Visit
Activity Schedules
>> Activity Schedule: Toothbrushing
First-Then board
Stoplight & Countdown boards
Self-Monitoring
Sensory KitsVoice Chart
Autism Info Card
Most families of individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have times in public settings when the individual with an ASD is engaging in negative behaviors. Some families like to take those opportunities to educate the people around them about ASDs. The Autism Information Cards are designed to fit into a wallet so they can be taken anywhere. The cards can then be passed out to various people in the community when a family member feels it is important and/or appropriate to provide the community members with a better understanding of autism spectrum disorders. Oftentimes, these situations will arise when the family is addressing behavior difficulties in a public place and feel that other people are watching and/or judging them.
Autism Information Card
