The Role of Canva in Supporting the Development of Self-Care Skills in Children with Autism: Challenges and Design

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often struggle with self-care skills, such as dressing and grooming, due to communication, sensory, and executive functioning challenges. Visual supports, such as visual schedules and social stories, are effective in promoting independence and reducing anxiety. Therefore, this review synthesizes 30 recent studies to explore how Canva, a user-friendly design platform, helps daycare educators create engaging, individualized visual aids. While Canva offers practical solutions, limitations, examples, and varying child responses highlight the need for further research on the long-term effectiveness of digital tools.

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