ABSTRACT
Using pictures and symbols can enhance the opportunities to communicate with
people, provided they have achieved this level of symbol development (see the section
‘Enabling effective communication’). Using pictures and symbols can support people
to communicate with others, access information, record information, be creative, make
choices, follow instructions, anticipate what is about to happen, understand processes
and routines, and become more involved. Using pictures and symbols can also support
the development of social skills as people learn to approach and interact with other
people and, as a result, interactions have more meaning.
