What are 5 good visual strategies?

We use the term "visual strategies" to refer to visual supports used to enhance communication for individuals with autism and other communication or learning challenges. Visual strategies help these individuals understand communication better. They help put order to the environment. Common visual strategies are schedules to give information about what is happening today and choice boards to show what the choices are for snacks or activities or other things where students can have a choice. Other good visual strategies are written cues or stories to give informatiion about something that is going to happen. Visual rules help students demonstrate appropriate behavior. A chart that displays the steps necessary to accomplish a task such as brushing your teeth is another good visual. We use the terms visual strategies, visual tools or visual supports synonymously. They can be used successfully for all ages and all skill levels. Visual supports are most commonly pictures or photographs but can also be gestures, written language or other cues that can be seen. Using visual strategies can help these individuals with special learning challenges to participate more successfully in life opportunities. For more information, visit: www.UseVisualStrategies.com