DAS999 Report post Posted November 8, 2005 Hi, considering picture timetables with my girlfriend and picture communication when at melt down point. Does anyone have any views on this? Written instructions seem to confuse and stress her out and I need a way to communicate with her when she is in / near / post meltdown. Thanks x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 8, 2005 Well, I have found using visual timetables with my son, who is verbal, very helpful (even now he is 16). I write everything on the timetable, but no pictures...unless I get carried away and decorate the Christmas one! I use a picture timetable for my 4 year old (midle of assessments). Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisann Report post Posted November 8, 2005 Hi Yes had to agree think picture signs/ timetables are great helps prevent mega meltdowns when something is going to be different or we change something.Eg when going away at christmas we use our timetable with pictures and symbols a lot his help show Char what we are doing and in what order. Give it a go it's worth a try if it doesn't work you haven't lost anything Lisa x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted November 9, 2005 I definately think it would be a good idea. When I saw Ros Blackburn she spoke about this and said that sometimes she needs to use PECS when she can't find the words for what she wants to say, sometimes she gets over excited or has a meltdown and her verbal ability is lost temporarily until she is calm again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAS999 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 sometimes she gets over excited or has a meltdown and her verbal ability is lost temporarily until she is calm again this is my girlfriend all over mega meltdown no talking during meltdown followed by up to 24 hours of no talking Thanks for the replys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
