Ideas at Play: An Occupational Therapy (OT) Podcast Ep. 19 Pictures vs. Videos: Choosing the Right Visual Support for ADL Goals
Jun 25, 2025
Discover the dynamic debate between using static pictures and lively videos to support autistic children in mastering daily living skills. The hosts delve into a research study comparing these visual aids and reveal that the best choice varies by individual needs. Learn about creative strategies for enhancing engagement in therapy and hear entertaining stories about navigating challenges in pool therapy. Plus, find out how to safely teach cooking skills and the quirky yet fascinating world of Boom Whackers in therapeutic settings!
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Temperament Can Make Or Break A Session
- Lacy describes a session where her low energy matched the child's low energy and both nearly fell asleep.
- She realized her temperament fits high-energy kids while another OT might have been a better match.
Rhythm To Boost Arousal
- Michele used boomwhackers and the cha-cha slide to raise arousal and rhythmically engage a low-arousal child.
- The activity added proprioceptive input and motor planning while the child loved the music and movement.
Video Prompts Versus Modeling
- Lacy clarifies that video prompts are short clips for each step while video modeling shows the entire task before practicing.
- That distinction affects how you sequence practice and when to pause for the learner to act.