Some children will not cope with the whole day visually presented at one time, there it is recommended that you use no more than a morning orafternoon at any one time. It therefore acts as a reward to help children get through tougher challenges.
This is usually achieved by using a motivating activity to follow a more demanding activity. Visual timetables can certainly help children get through activities they find more difficult. For children who are recognised to need the information specifically, it is advisable that they have their own portable visual timetable where they are encouraged to remove the activities on their own timetable throughout the day. Teaching staff should aim to use a visual timetable for the whole class and encourage them to take an active role in removing tasks once they are complete. Visual timetables can therefore be a crucial tool in helping children follow their routines throughout their day. It is crucial when children start back at school that they are familiar with their routine and environment.Īnxiety can quickly arise if a child does not know what is happening next, this is particularly true of children on the Autistic Spectrum.Īnxiety is also the biggest factor that triggers difficult behaviour and reduced access to the curriculum. Wednesday 2nd September 2009 by its-admin-2013
