Visual Supports: Evidence-Based Practice and Common Misconceptions
Visual supports are a well-established, evidence-based strategy for supporting individuals with autism-but there are persistent misconceptions about how and why these supports work. It is critical to understand that children with autism do not have a genetic predisposition for understanding visuals-they must be explicitly taught what pictures, icons, and symbols mean, just like any other learner. Why and How Visual Supports Work p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border-color: oklch(0.3039 0.04 213.68 / 0.16); border-style: sol...