Autism, Learning Styles, and Visual Teaching Methods

Autism, Learning Styles, and Visual Teaching Methods

Visual strategies are widely used when working and living with autistic children and young people, as they:

• Complement the learning style of many autistic children, young people and adults
• Can be introduced alongside other intervention strategies.
• Are adaptable, portable and can be used in most situations.

The use of visual strategies can have a notable impact on how an autistic child experiences family, community, and school life, as they help to clarify expectations and make abstract concepts more concrete. Visual strategies support children as they develop effective communication and interaction skills, as well as accessing the curriculum.

Professionals and parents will become more familiar with how to adapt the school or home environment and individualised tasks to meet the needs of the child, in order, to enhance learning, play or leisure skills and social interactions.

Expected Outcomes

• Understand the importance of visual teaching methods.
• Develop some visual strategies that can be used to support the child
• Using visuals in school or the family home