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(also known as Visual Schedule)
Picture / Word schedules use images and words to help guide an autistic child through an activity or series of activities. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Autism / Autism Spectrum
603
96%
Bereavement
1
100%
Dyslexia
1
100%
Asperger Syndrome
1
100%
Sensory Integration Dis...
1
100%
Overall, 96% (607 Members) find Picture / Word Schedules helpful

Picture / Word Schedules Reviews

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At school and home we use the pecs system as much as possible
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This really helped my daughter, so that she could anticipate what would come next.
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trying to use this program. sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't.
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Sam loves his picture schedule. cuts down a lot of anxiety
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Sam loves his picture schedule. cuts down a lot of anxiety
Sticker charts work best for him.
Works a treat. As long as she knows whats next her behaviour is lessoned.
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Helped him understand language and commands
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Teacher uses these at school, and we are coming up with some for home. It really helps with chaotic/transition times at school
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He knows how to spell
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drills with pictures and schedules helped Caleb learn things nesscary with little or no resistance
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works well at school, not so much at home
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amazing! who would have thought showing versus telling him would make such a difference. I love this method!
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used when he was not speaking as a younger child, very helpful and aided his progression to speech quite well.
couldn't live without it. If I say it, he won't do it, but bacause it's on a picture - he does it.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: need suggestions please!
    Hello. I am a speech-language pathologist and I have a lot of experience in this area. First I must say that Adam is not alone...most children with au... [More]
  2. Discussion: picture boards?
    Denise is right about lots of pictures. Make sure though that the MAIN thing in the photos that is the idea you want to express. Another great place ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Who has nonverbal children
    Have any of your children been evaluated for apraxia by someone who REALLY KNOWS apraxia? Apraxia is when the child can't speak or can't speak well d... [More]
  4. Discussion: Picture/Visual Schedules - Where can I get one?
    Hi! Sally, don't be ashamed... I'm 21 and I have-to use them. I even have mini schedules all over the house, just to remember to take my medicines,... [More]

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