Ep. 19 Pictures vs. Videos: Choosing the Right Visual Support for ADL Goals

Send us a Text or VoicemailYou've heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a thousand prompts? When it comes to helping autistic kids master daily living skills like brushing teeth, washing hands, and tying shoes, the visual support debate is real: static pictures or dynamic videos? Occupational therapists Michele and Lacy discuss research that puts these two visual strategies head-to-head, revealing insights about which kids thrive with which approach. Spoiler alert: it's not a simple winner! Plus, get the scoop on Boom Whackers (yes, that's a real thing), safety tips for teaching knife skills in OT sessions, and how Michele's pool therapy days changed after multiple "code brown" incidents.We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the article too.Benson, J. D., Cartwright, A., Szucs, K. A., Smitsky, D., Chippich, E., & Roebuck, L. (2024). Effectiveness of video prompting versus picture prompting in improving daily living skills of autistic children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(3), 7803205030. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050514KEYWORDS: Occupational therapy; evidence-based practice; OT; OT ideas; Peds OT; pediatric occupational therapy; picture schedule; video prompts; ADLs; Activities of Daily Living; autism; intervention; visual supports💡Want to hear more about Ideas at Work or get on our waitlist?  Send us an email to [email protected] informed, stay curious, and stay playful!✏️  Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.📧  Email us a question or comment at [email protected]👉  Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play