AUTISM: Going to McDonald's

My name is Sammyand I’m autistic

Going toMcDonald’s

Tips on how to use Show & Go books

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People with ASD are visual thinkers and learners and “Show and Go” bookscapitalise on this positive strength for everyday communication.

Using “Show and Go” books as a visual support will be helpful in the followingsituations:

l Participating in daily routines and regular activit

l Managing challenging behaviours.

l Minimising confusion and frustration.

l Bonding and building strong relationships.

l Managing changes in routines.

l Building a bridge and “connecting”.

l Paying attention and following instructions.

l Transition into a school environment.

l Enriching relationships by sharing happy and significant memories.

Usually, one picture per page is best, along with the words to be used whenshowing the picture. This will ensure continuity, whoever uses the book.

Include information and advice about the activity to help other care givers.

Have your “Show and Go” books readily available for anyone involved in thecare and wellbeing of the person with ASD and use them consistently.

Who else should have a copy of your “Show and Go” books? Parents, Grand-parents, Aunts and Uncles and anyone else who is regularly part of the persons life.

When you think of an activity which could be incorporated into a “Show andGo” book, take a series of pictures. Most mobile phones have a built-in cam-era, so it should be no problem to capture the activity and create a book later.

Also consider making a book of “memories”. Good memories and experiencescreate positive emotions, which will enrich your relationship with the personwith ASD.

Visual tools are not a “magic fix” and will not solve every problem. They will,however, support communication interaction, build strong relationships andreduce behavioural problems.

Let’s get in the car Sammy

Some of the

pictures can

be used in

multiple books.

We’re going to McDonald’s

Let’s go insideand see if they’vearrived yet.

You can select “Standard” or “Large” size text.

Or no text at all.

Where are they?

Take pictures

when you’re

out and about

to be used in

your books.

we can find them

What do you want to eat?

Cheese burger and chips?

Or chicken nugets and chips.

Sammy loves Coke.

Do you want a Coke?

You can

download some

pictures from

Google images.

First we go to the counter

Then we wait for our meal sammy.

Eat your meal now Sammy.

You may needto ask before taking some

pictures.

Choose a figure beforewe go home.

It’s time to go home now.

Some of the

pictures can

be used in

multiple books.

Notes

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