Why visual schedules work
Visual schedules, or planners, help us remember and follow through with daily routines and tasks. Our days are getting busier and our weeks are becoming fuller, so visual schedules help us to not miss that important thing!
Visual schedules help:
✨ Recall - take the load off you to remember EVERYTHING which can be overwhelming when there’s lots going on
✨ Reduce anxiety - your day and week suddenly becomes predictable which can decrease anxiety and instill a sense of calm
✨ Organize and manage your time - break down your day into smaller more manageable tasks
✨Foster independence - helpful when someone relies on another person to complete tasks or to remember jobs for them
✨ Communication - shows people what’s inside your head and can help others to follow what’s going on (think less nagging to family members!!)
✨ Understanding - helpful when there is a language barrier or processing challenges. We then know what is expected of us and what we should do.
Why don’t you try using a visual schedule to help setup your week. Expect to feel organised, calm and ready to tactile anything!
About the writer:
Lauren is a speech pathologist who has over 15 years experience working with children and teenagers who present with a range of learning and communication difficulties. Lauren is passionate about helping others and loves to find simple and creative ways to make learning fun!
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