Look for animals in the back yard? There’s an explanation. Read on. . . . Do you download your brain? Here’s what I do. First thing in the morning (or even better the night before) I do a “brain dump.” I write down everything that needs to be done for the day. Call someone. Schedule […]
Julia attended a workshop I presented in Texas many years ago. She was already a “visual strategies believer” and I think that conference put some extra zing into her enthusiasm. She contacts me from time to time to share her experiences. This letter was in my morning inbox. PLEASE…….forward this to the Queen of Visual […]
There was an internet article that recently made it to my Facebook page. A Dad had a reality check when he saw his autistic son’s schoolwork. The question was “Who are your friends?” Son answered “No one.” I’m not sure if Dad was shocked. . .saddened. . .or maybe perplexed by this announcement. I wonder […]
The last month has been tagged as Autism Awareness Month. I remember the days when few people knew what autism was. Now it’s different. More people hear about it. When I talk with people about my professional connection with ASD, I frequently hear that they know about someone on the spectrum or they have a […]
I’ve built visual communication systems with every visual tool or visual strategy and technique known to man. So when a new parent or teacher asks me what is the best way for getting started, or they want to know the biggest tip I’d give a beginner, I always emphasize this one fact: If you’re not using visual strategies, […]
One of my newsletter readers wrote to me about their success with visual strategies… “The most profound experiences that I have had using visual strategies is when a new child comes to me and his/her parents are so frustrated that their child not only does not talk, but also has behavior problems. I introduce the […]
Learning social skills is challenging for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Social skills are identified as a prime area for educational intervention. But what are social skills? Before determining HOW to teach, it is critical to decide WHAT to teach. What areas need to be considered? Core areas of social development are skills that […]
