8 Visual Supports That Make Teaching Life Skills to Autistic Adults Easier
What is this resource?
What is it? This resource from Meristem is a practical guide to using visual supports when teaching life skills to autistic adults (or adults with IDD). It describes eight types of visual supports—including task-analysis checklists, video modeling, first-then boards, visual schedules, Social Stories™, visual timers, color-coding systems, and mind maps—and gives examples of how each can be applied to everyday skills such as cooking, cleaning, routines, community activities, and decision-making.
How to use
Use this resource as a menu of strategies when planning life-skills instruction. It can help supporters identify which type of visual support may fit a particular skill or situation and provides concrete examples to adapt for an individual. It is particularly useful when a person has difficulty remembering verbal instructions, sequencing steps, understanding time, navigating transitions, or organizing information.
Resource Topic: Daily Living Supports
Resource Type(s): Website
Resource Audience/Topic: Community Living, Families