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Tulsa, OK
March 4, 2013
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Members enthusiastically shared their favorite tools and strategies for creating visual schedules for children with autism, with the most... Read more

Members enthusiastically shared their favorite tools and strategies for creating visual schedules for children with autism, with the most frequently recommended being the Choiceworks app for iPad, which offers both visual and auditory prompts and costs under ten dollars. Several members described DIY approaches that worked well for their families, including laminating printed pictures with Velcro backing, using clipboards or three-ring binders for portability, taking photos of their own children doing specific tasks for personalization, and utilizing free or affordable resources like Picto Selector, Do2Learn, Pinterest, and Google Images. A recurring theme was the importance of involving the child in creating the schedule to increase buy-in, customizing it with personal photos rather than generic graphics when possible, and making schedules portable for use in the car, at school, and during unexpected changes to routine.

A MyAutismTeam Member

We bought a laminator (about $20 at BJs), some Velcro and a clipboard and used that, which was helpful because we could bring it with us in the car, in the store, etc. We also used a small (7"x5") binder notebook with a few plastic pages with Velcro so we could have some of our visual aides with us should our plans change at a moment's notice. (For example, traffic jam meant we had to go a different route - changed the schedule to reflect that...or sister needed to go to the bathroom, which wasn't on the list of things to do.)

We also got some felt and a cheap blank art canvas from Michael's or any craft store - the Velcro sticks to the felt pretty well. We have that hanging in our hallway with more general items on it like "brush teeth," "Put on jammies," etc.

Google images is a great resource to get the visuals if you don't have the Picture-exchange software (that is so expensive!).

Hope this helps!

March 13, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I checked and its only 4.99. Ha ha and you should. I am buying it and I believe to several Autism and Asperger groups and I am recommending it. :)

March 14, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

www.do2learn.com

March 4, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I am so glad the price went down on Choiceworks! :) Good luck kiki4681! :)

March 15, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Do2Learn is great. Whatever you choose, let your child make it. If he participates, he will more likely use it.

March 14, 2013

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