Autism, Learning Styles, and Visual Teaching Methods

Autism, Learning Styles, and Visual Teaching Methods.
Visual supports have many benefits.

They:

• Complement the learning style of many autistic children, young people and adults.
• Are versatile, adaptable, portable and suitable for various settings.
• Can support mutual connections at home, at school and in the community.
• Can enhance communication and interactions between autistic children and others and can support access to the curriculum.

Professionals and Parents will become more familiar with the creation of visuals to increase the learner’s understanding and participation in school and at home.

Expected Outcomes:

Participants will:

• Understand the importance of visual teaching methods.
• Gain ideas to create and use individualised supportive visuals.
• Learn how to use visuals throughout the day at home and school.