Visual Support Strategies to Teach Recreation and Leisure Skills to Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Recreation and leisure skills are vital for daily life, impacting rest, relaxation, and overall well-being. Three studies presented at the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference demonstrate the effectiveness of visual support strategies in teaching such skills to adults with developmental disabilities, including activities like painting, listening to music, and playing games on digital devices like iPads. These findings suggest that visual methods are a practical and efficient approach for skill acquisition in this population.