Practical Tools

Most individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have strengths in visual processing. Using this strength to teach to areas of difficulty can be a successful way to help individuals with an ASD acquire new skills.

The following materials are designed to use the visual strength seen in many individuals with an ASD to provide support during challenging times.

Communication Supports

Help and Break Cards

Pulley Visual Prompt Cards

Choice Boards

Social Skills Supports

Social Stories

>> Social Story: Dentist Visit

Playbooks and Playscripts

Board Game Visual Supports

Your Turn - My Turn Cards

Teaching Academic Skills

Work Systems

Sorting Tasks

Transition Supports

Visual Schedules

>> Schedule: Dentist Visit

Activity Schedules

>> Activity Schedule: Toothbrushing

First-Then board

Stoplight & Countdown boards

Self-Monitoring

Voice Chart

Autism Info Card

Most families of individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have times in public settings when the individual with an ASD is engaging in negative behaviors. Some families like to take those opportunities to educate the people around them about ASDs. The Autism Information Cards are designed to fit into a wallet so they can be taken anywhere. The cards can then be passed out to various people in the community when a family member feels it is important and/or appropriate to provide the community members with a better understanding of autism spectrum disorders. Oftentimes, these situations will arise when the family is addressing behavior difficulties in a public place and feel that other people are watching and/or judging them.

Autism Information Card