Visual Supports Video Training Module #6 Megan Delcourt, M.A., Behaviour Analyst Maria DeBrouwer, CYCW WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Visual Supports Visual supports are an effective strategy that includes: These supports may assist students in their ability to maintain the following: Concrete Items PicturesSymbols Printed Words Combination Maintain Attention Understand Sequence Organize Thoughts Organize Environments Understand Spoken Language WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Importance Supports Receptive & Expressive Language Skills Reduces Anxiety Provides Predictability Promotes Self Monitoring and Self Regulation Skills Assist with Transitions Provides Non Verbal Cues Clear Rules & Expectations WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Rationale “Visual supports are helpful for students and provide a static message to assist with organization and expectations. Some students have difficulties processing information, so verbal instruction is not helpful. These students may not attend to the entire message; instead they may focus on a part, subsequently misinterpreting the original intent of the message. With a visual display, your student has time to see all of the possibilities, has time to process the message, and has time to check the options as often as he or she needs before making a decision.”(Vicker, 2007) WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Environment - Community Lets take a closer look at our community WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Organization & Planning WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Environment - School WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Added Benefits Reduced Anxiety Increased Independence Reduction in Challenging Behaviour Builds Confidence Increased Demonstration of Skills WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Examples of Visual Supports It is important to remember that all visual supports should be individualised to meet the students needs. We must also consider the students age, cognitive functioning and skill level when designing am implementing a visual support Lets take a closer look at a few examples of visual supports WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Visual Schedule WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Choice Board WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

5 Point Scale WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Token Board WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Thank You! Module # 7 “Modeling & Shaping Behaviour” This module has been brought to you be the Behaviour Support Team Strategic Plan 2015 WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids