The pictogram menu for autistic people is a unique tool that can significantly improve communication at home. As a parent of an autistic child, you know that one of the most frustrating things is when they want something but can’t express it. This often leads to meltdowns and confrontations, which thankfully can be avoided in most cases.
By introducing the use of pictogram menus, you empower your autistic child to make choices, express their wishes, have a say and improve their quality of life. It may take time to get used to them, but it’s worth it.
In addition to empowering autistic people to make their own choices, the menu helps appetite by presenting the different types of food accessories with great lines and colors and making them extra delicious. In addition, the pictogram menu can help provide inspiration on how to vary your food and make your eating habits a little healthier.
The pictogram menus with Danish texts address autistic people’s interest in letters and order and make it exciting for them to study the menu. This is when they really start to connect the pictures to the words, which strengthens their language.
Depending on the child’s/young person’s development and abilities, you can customize the pictogram menu of food accompaniments so that the child/young person looks at the entire sheet or is given the option to choose from a few selected accompaniments.
If the child is challenged in a way that makes them really upset when they are told no or can’t navigate the options, the use of pictogram cards with some kind of food accessory on each card is recommended instead. You can find the maps under Pictograms.