Give visual prompts.

Last week when I spoke at NAEYC’s annual conference on Autism and Asperger Syndrome, I gave many strategies. One of those strategies was the importance of using visual prompts. This is an effective strategy for all students, not just students with Autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Here are a few examples:

Help students line up, by placing small laminated arrows on the floor to show that clearly demonstrate where children are to stand as they line up.

When the noise level in your class becomes too loud, hold up a special sign that is a prompt to use quiet voices.

Have a wonderful day.

Maryln