Using Mini Schedules

How to create a mini schedule for your child

As most of us know, children with autism respond well to visual supports. Visual supports are things that we see that make the world more understandable. We all use visual supports on a daily basis. Visual supports we use include: planner/calendars, recipes, shopping lists, etc. For children with autism who have difficulty with communication, visual supports are even more vital to their success.

Creating a mini schedule is one way to help children with autism to successfully get through small tasks. Through a mini schedule, children with autism can visually see each step of the task. Below is one example of a mini schedule for washing hands.

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