This paper includes a detailed description of the use of visual schedules in the classroom.
Individualized visual schedules are considered an effective means of promoting consistency and communicating schedule activities to children with autism This paper examines the use of visual schedules for promoting on-task behavior and decreasing challenging behavior in a 6-year old child with autism. Prior to the study, the boy experienced difficulties in working independently, anticipating and accepting transitions, and communicating. The authors found that the use of visual schedules increased his on-task behavior and improved performance, as measured on a standardized development scale. The authors emphasize that teachers and related professionals should receive adequate training in the use of visual schedules in order to effectively include them as part of a treatment package for children with autism.
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