Visual Supports
This workshop requires some prior knowledge. Project ACCESS recommends that you complete the following workshop (s) before you enroll in this workshop: Autism 101
Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder often struggle with information presented verbally, such as verbal directions for class activities, transitioning between activities and places, or knowing what's expected for specific tasks. However, individuals with ASD have strengths in processing visual detail and visual search skills, when compared to individuals who are typically developing. Research shows by visually presenting information, the learner with ASD might be able to process information more effectively and efficiently. Goals that can be addressed by utilizing visual supports include but are not limited to: decrease time and behavior between transitions, increase independence, increase task completion, increase student understanding of expectations, decrease staff prompts/reinforcement, and increase social interactions.
Come learn about the power of visual supports and leave with a make and take to use in your classroom!
Learning outcomes include:
- Participants will identify the three categories of visual supports.
- Participants will learn how utilizing visual supports effectively benefits everyone.
- Participants will learn appropriate data collection procedures to monitor visual support effectiveness
Workshop information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Mode: online or face-to-face
- Prerequisite: none
- Target Audience: Special education teachers, regular education teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and related services providers