How to Develop And Implement Visual Supports

by Earles-vollrath, Theresa L.; Cook, Katherine Tapscott; Ganz, Jennifer B.

• ISBN13: 9781416401445
• ISBN10: 141640144X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-12
• Publisher: Rittenhouse Book Distributors

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
From the Editor	ix
Introduction	xi
Creating Visual Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders	1	(6)
Determine the Type of Visual Supports	1	(1)
Determine the Design of the Visual Supports	1	(3)
Gather the Symbols	4	(1)
Create the Visual Supports	4	(3)
Visual Supports That Provide Information	7	(14)
Visual Schedules	7	(3)
Minischedules	10	(4)
Task Organizers	14	(2)
Calendars	16	(2)
Memory Aids	18	(3)
Visual Strategies That Support Behavior	21	(20)
Turn-Taking Cards	21	(1)
Waiting Symbols	21	(3)
Making Choices	24	(1)
Rules and Alternate Behaviors	25	(2)
Consequence Maps	27	(3)
Calming Supports	30	(1)
Indicating ``No'' and Behavioral Expectations	30	(4)
Transition Supports	34	(3)
Activity-Completion Signals	37	(1)
Introducing Change	38	(2)
First-Then Cards	40	(1)
Visual Supports That Structure the Learning Environment	41	(2)
Labels	41	(1)
Boundary Settings	41	(2)
Visual Supports That Enhance Communication	43	(14)
Following Directions	43	(1)
Facilitating Communication Between Environments	44	(4)
Visual Strategies That Support Social Skill Development	48	(5)
Visual Strategies That Support Calendar and Other Morning Group Activities	53	(4)
Conclusion	57	(2)
References	59	(2)
About the Editor and Authors	61