To illustrate a social story or comic strip conversation.īasic symbols to allow a person to express an opinion, eg by putting a thumbs down symbol next to that one of today’s activities, to show they didn’t enjoy itĭifferent coloured table cloths, eg white for dinner time, blue for colouring timeĮasy News magazine with visuals to support understanding
To make a choice, eg the person can put the trampolining symbol in the ‘afternoon’ area of the board In combination to create a daily timetable, schedule, sequence or reward chart Visual supports can be used in a range of ways, for example:Īs a single message, eg the person takes a yellow card from their pocket when they need to go to the toilet, or a puts purple card on the board when they’re feeling stressed These can be real objects, printed images, or on a smartphone, tablet or computer. Tactile symbols/objects of reference, eg swimming trunks, packaging, food labels They can make communication physical and consistent, rather than fleeting and inconsistent like spoken words can be.Ī wide range of items can be used as visual supports. Provide opportunities to interact with others. They can be used in most situations, are adaptable and portable. Visual supports are a communication tool that can be used with autistic people.
