Visual countdown.
Visual countdown calendar for events. Reduces anticipation anxiety in ASD and ADHD.
What event is coming?
When is it?
Evidence: Visual supports that anticipate what will happen are widely used with children with ASD (Hodgdon, 1995), and there are reviews of interventions that increase their independence (Hume et al., 2009). There are no studies of countdown calendars as such: that they help understand abstract concepts like “in 5 days” or give a sense of control when crossing off days is a reasonable explanation, not a measured result.
Hodgdon, L. (1995). Visual Strategies. QuirkRoberts. · Hume, K., Loftin, R. & Lantz, J. (2009). Increasing independence in autism spectrum disorders: A review of three focused interventions. J. of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39(9).
Level of evidence: C (widespread practice, without solid evidence). Basis: Visual anticipation of time, with visual supports used in ASD (Hodgdon, 1995; Hume et al., 2009). Limits: There are no studies of countdown calendars as such.
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