Structured Classroom Series: Visual Supports
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Sponsored by FDLRS Action Resource Center Structured Classroom Series: Visual Supports
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Sponsored by FDLRS Action Resource Center. Structured Classroom Series: Visual Supports. What Visuals Do You Use?. Would you use the right one?. Prepare the child for the situation and the situation for the child. Easily Recognized. Easily Understood. Durable. Accessible. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Structured Classroom Series:Visual Supports
What Visuals Do You Use?
Would you use the right one?
Prepare the child for the situation and the situation for the child.
Durable
Easily Recognized
EasilyUnderstoo
d
Accessible
PCS, PECS and VS Picture Communication Symbols (PCS)
Symbols in the Boardmaker software program
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) A communication program designed to develop functional
communication skills in students. This is a multi-stage program. It is designed primarily for students who are not initiating communication or approaching their communication partners.
Visual Strategies/Supports Any visuals (pictures, photos, objects, words) used to support
students to increase their understanding of what is being said and what is expected
Visual Support Hierarchy
Symbol Hierarchy Objects Object Symbols Facsimiles –
photographs True object
based icons (TOBI)
Line drawings▪ Colored▪ Black and white
Words
Concrete
Abstract
Tricks and Tips
Display
Protect
Out & About
Organize
