Visual Strategies Work!Donna Line, M.S.

Courage to Risk ConferenceSaturday, January 26, 2008

Visual StrategiesProactive approachIncrease comprehension/processingIncrease learningIncrease positive behavior: Students are

calm and organizedReduce frustration and anxietyReduce or prevent challenging behavior

Visual StrategiesPromote on-task behaviorReduce reliance on verbal promptsBuild independenceIncrease flexibilityPromote generalizationIncrease functional language

Visual StrategiesUseful regardless of IQ and communication

skillsStable stimuliAllow time to processHelp with transitionsPromote mobilityIncrease independence

Visual SchedulesDescribe and define a new activityInstructions

How much workWhat workWhere to beginSequence CompletionNext activity

Visual Schedule for this presentationStructured environmentSocial skillsCommunicationBehavior modificationAcademicsLife skillsGuidelines

Structured EnvironmentCreates physical spaces

Circle

Quiet Time

Quiet Time

Dramatic Play

Math

Reading

Art

Music

Creative Play

Play Time

Contact InformationDonna Line(303) 562-7673buffalovalley@hotmail.com