Importance of Visual Schedule 

In this video, Triveni talks about the importance of using visual schedules in a variety of ways. Triveni Vernal Goswami is a special educator and an art therapist. She is also a parent to a child on the autism spectrum and shares her experience from working with her son. Triveni points out that not only for Activities of Daily Life (ADLs) like brushing, bathing, dressing etc., visual schedules can also be used for household chores such as laying the table, doing the dishes to name a few. Any activity that is to be taught to the child can be done with the help of a visual schedule.

Simple sequential learning 

• Visual tools offer simple, step by step instructions rather than a lengthy task that might seem daunting for children. 
• A sequential presentation of the task at hand might help simplify it for the children, making it easy to understand and follow.
• As the child starts to understand and follow the instructions, they gradually start performing the task independently with the help of the visual aids.

Fostering independence

• The major benefit of using a visual aid is that it helps the child carry out tasks independently.
• This brings down the need for constant reminders or prompts from adults around.
• Gradually as the child becomes more confident, they tend to initiate and complete a task on their own.

Keep it accessible

• To use the visual schedules effectively, they should be accessible and visible. Place them in areas where they can be seen easily. For example, a visual schedule on brushing or bathing should be placed in the bathroom to serve as a reminder.
• These schedules can also be made into smaller versions that can be carried with the children outside of the home settings. 
• This can help them in carrying on with their activities unhindered in unfamiliar environments as well.

Visual schedules can therefore be great tools to support learning and understanding in children with autism. 

At Nayi Disha, we believe in empowering families with accurate, empathetic, and actionable information. Triveni’s video is a valuable resource for any parent starting their journey in understanding and supporting their child with autism.

🎥 You can watch this video where she shares more about toilet training your child with Autism.

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