Simple visual instructions are another effective strategy for teaching students to look for and follow instructions that builds on their visual strengths (Mesibov, et al., 1994). It is important to create instructions that are not too wordy to improve understanding. Also, creating instructions that are visually differentiated from the rest of the assignment will aid
in drawing their attention to the instruction first, perhaps placing them at the top of the page or as the first card in a sequenced assignment, using bold type, or creating a border that separates it from the remainder of the page. When students with ASD learn to search for instructions in all activities and assignments, they can more effectively complete theirwork using this information (Mesibov & Howley, 2003).