Visual Support For Neurodivergent People & Degenerative Disease
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Yesterday a mother of young autistic child reported me that her kid throws tantrums whenever we try to go outside for eating out, shopping or paying visit to some one. Sometimes these tantrums are so intense that we can't handle it and postpone activities. I told them use visual support to communicate with your kid. When Neurodivergent people can't understand language and express themselves, thay exhibit inappropriate behavior.
What is Visual support ?
Visual support refers to pictures , graphics, drawings, objects or written words.
Why it is important to provide visual support ?
- Helps individual to utilize visual strengths and provides receptive communication system to increase understanding.
- Help to learn new thing and routines.
- It provides tools that allows the individual to use skills in a variety of settings .
- Predictability can help the individual to remain calm and reduces inappropriate behavior .
- Helps in smooth transition from one activity to another .
- Visual cues allow individuals to continue to feel independent and incharge of their own life.
Who can benefit from visual support ?
Neuro divergent people and senior citizens with degenerative disease like Dementia and Alzymer. Visual support system can not reverse demage but helps to improve quality of life.
( This piece of writing for educational purpose only).