We are trying this again after a horrible failure before. My kids are too smart for my own good. LOL

Somewhat

i have a book that has pictures to help me let others know my needs

We incorporate visuals into his Dylan's life as often as we can. He even took over our camera, he takes tons of pictures everyday and we put them on the computer and talk about them with him.

he still has a visual schedule, but now just needs it written out, does not need the pictures.

Like I said his speech has really improved and this was part of his early intervention!

They do this at school. K will not do it at home because she would rather sign.

He's in grade four now and this is his first year without a picture schedule. He's coping ok, but I think it would still be helpful with the 'going home' routine.

He just recently caught on to the 'yesterday, today and tomorrow' concept, so that was really helpful.

Yes, we used pictures in the beginning but now he loves to read so we write them out when necessary.

one of the best teaching tools.