Visual Supports

	Visual Supports

“If you’ve told a child a thousand times and he still does not understand,
then it is not the child who is the slow learner.”

Attributed to Walter Barbee

Because of this, we often find ourselves "bombarding" them with verbal instructions and/or information, with minimal success. Use of visual supports reduces this verbal input, and allows them to view the instructions or information as long as necessary.

“Visual supports organize a sequence of events, enhancing the student’s ability to understand, anticipate and participate in those events.

Visual supports supplement verbal instruction, clarifying the information for the student and increasing comprehension.

Visual supports can be used to cue communication, providing reminders of what to do and say in a situation."

Quill 1995

Below, you will find links to files, and sites, which provide good information on the making and use of visuals.

Disclaimer
The information presented in this web site is provided as a source for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a recommended program, or substitute for physician or therapist evaluation or treatment by a healthcare professional.

Related Files

NEW - Jumping in School (ZIP 629 KB)
This is a social story that I made and read. I am not sure why the warning message comes up before opening, but I have scanned it several times, and it is free of viruses.

Stay Calm, Stay Focused (ZIP 14 KB)
A zip file I made which includes a sensory story and other supports. (Word format)

Visual Supports Power Point (PPT 1.20 MB)
Gives a good description of why and how to use visual supports, as well as samples and links for resources.

Using a Circle Time Book at Fruitville Elementary - PowerPoint (PPS 1.54 MB)

Try New Foods-Word Format (ZIP 24 KB)
This is a social story that I created to help one of my autistic preschoolers to increase his food choices and preferences.

Trying New Foods-Boardmaker 6 Format (ZIP 71 KB)
A social story I created to help one of my autistic preschoolers increase his food choices and preferences.

Calming Strategies-Boardmaker 6 format (ZIP 135 KB)
A board showing emotions/feelings and calming strategies.

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