Visual support strategies can help those with autism, communication disorders, learning disabilities, and other impairments by decreasing anxiety and challenging behaviors while increasing understanding, flexibility, independence, and calmness. Visual tools provide structure for the environment, schedules, behavior management, academics, and more. Examples include labeling items, visual schedules, picture instructions, and visual representations of expectations, tasks, and choices. When implemented properly with consistency, visual strategies can significantly benefit individuals who function better when information is presented visually rather than auditorily.

1. Visual Support Strategies Created By: Sharon Edwards & Kristie Stapler Region 3 AT Facilitators www.lati3.com Presented By: Tammy Dupre & Charlotte Ducote Regions VI/IV AT Facilitators www.atanswers.com

8. When I see it then I understand

9. Visual Tools for the Environment

13. Visual Tools for Behavior

19. Creating Individual Visual Schedules

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42. Visual Tools for Academics

47. Things To Remember Direct Instruction Consistent Use Independence