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How Do Visual Supports Help Children with Autism Communicate More Effectively?

Visual supports are powerful tools that make communication clearer and more accessible for children with autism. These supports, such as picture cards, schedules, charts, or digital apps, provide concrete cues that reduce confusion and help children understand expectations. By turning abstract language into something visual, children can process information more easily and respond with confidence.

SOURCES:



https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/benefits-of-autism-visual-supports/?srsltid=AfmBOopsdg_55NmBCc7fxtV0BfBXrxzuqVrWc2UwLQ-Naar94B0xdjYy


https://card.ufl.edu/resources/visual-supports/


https://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Using-Visuals-to-Support-Communication.pdf


https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19296313/


https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395430929_Assessing_the_Effectiveness_of_Visual_Supports_in_Fostering_Communication_and_Classroom_Engagement_among_Elementary_Students_with_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder


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