30/09/2021
Do visual supports work?
Studies have shown positive outcomes, particularly in helping children follow directions and cope with switching from one activity to another. Visual supports are useful as part of broader therapies or programs focusing on children’s development and education.
Who practises this method?
Anyone can make visual schedules. The technique doesn’t need any training or qualifications. If you’re interested, it might help to talk with your child’s speech pathologist, occupational therapist or psychologist about visual schedules for your child’s particular needs.
If your child attends an early childhood intervention service or a specialist school, the staff there might also use visual schedules.
Parent education, training, support and involvement
You can be involved in constructing schedules for your child and using the schedules at home or in the community.