Many times parents only look at the end goal of their child talking, but visuals are a great way to help us achieve that goal. To run a marathon we need to train by breaking down the race into shorter training runs. Visuals also help us break down and scaffold skills. However, we need to understand how and why we are using visuals. Here are some ways I use visuals in therapy.
Activities to Increase Joint Attention
April marks the beginning of Autism Awareness Month. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) struggle with joint attention. Joint attention is also an important preverbal skill that develops within the first year of life. Joint attention means the ability to share focus of something with another person.