If we want to see the benefits that come with using a visual schedule with your autistic child, we might have to make some tweaks to boost engagement! Try these three strategies to help: •Make sure to include a good amount of preferred activities. We don’t want them to glance at the expectations listed on their schedule and throw in the towel before even starting on the first activity. Find activities that your child truly enjoys and work them into the schedule. Give your child something to look

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If you aren’t using a visual schedule, you’re making transitions harder for kids. 🚦comment “smooth25” Here’s why visual schedules work: 1️⃣ They make it visual → Kids can see what’s coming next. 2️⃣ They create predictable routines → Predictability calms anxiety. 3️⃣ They build independence → Less relying on constant adult prompts. 💡 This one is portable! I made it using a pencil pouch with a strip of Velcro across it and a laminated file folder (cut down) to hold the pictures. Easy effective.

I recommend starting with a VISUAL SCHEDULE when parents want to create a visual-rich environment to support their autistic child. BUT…not all schedules were created equal! Not all schedules work for every child. If your child isn’t engaging with their visual schedule, it might not be the right one for them. A visual schedule can have many different looks. There isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to what the visual schedule will look like. Some children might be perfectly fine wi