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Visual Supports
This collection of visual supports and other resources provides examples of various strategies that can be used to support students on the autism spectrum, as well as others with and without disabilities. Some of these visuals have also been used as part of a school’s Response to Intervention (RTI) or as part of School-wide Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS). Many of the visuals can also be used with families to assist their son/daughter at home. Others may benefit adults on the spectrum, as well.
Special thanks to Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Services Cooperative, Creekside Middle School- Carmel, Indiana’s Autism Leadership Network and staff at Indiana Resource Center for Autism for sharing the content for this collection.
Special thanks to Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Services Cooperative, Creekside Middle School- Carmel, Indiana’s Autism Leadership Network and staff at Indiana Resource Center for Autism for sharing the content for this collection.
School
This category provides visual supports for the school setting.
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Description: 8 ½ x 11 pages of 2 x 3 cards. Provides information to student on what to do if you do not know how to do a problem.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolAsktheTeacher1.jpg -
This visual shows a picture of a toilet with the text, "bathroom". 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 black & white image with text, "bathroom".
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolBathroom.jpg -
This group of visuals are to be used to indicate what behavior is needed for appropriate classroom behavior. Eight color images approximately 2 x 2 each with text.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolClassroomBehavior.jpg -
This visual outlines what behavior is needed for appropriate classroom behavior. Text only; no images. 3 sets per sheet.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolCodeofConduct.jpg -
Visual support to indicate that a person is not to talk. 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 color image with text.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolDoNotTalk.jpg -
Visual support to indicate procedures/rules for using the exercise ball. 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 color image with text.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolExerciseBall.jpg -
Visual supports to teach procedures for using fidgets in the classroom. 8 1/2 x 11 with colorful images and text.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolFidgetRules.jpg -
This social narrative gives visual information to a student as to procedures on why and how to use a fidget in the classroom. This social narrative consists of 4 pages of text and color photographs.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/defiles/IRCA/schoolFidgetSocialNarrative.pdf -
Visual support to show student what comes first and what comes next. 8 1/2 x 4 with color text.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolFirstThen.jpg -
Description: 8 ½ x 11 with color pictures and text. Function: A page of strips to indicate that the student needs to return to their seat.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolGoBacktoYourSeat.jpg -
Shows TV character with his hand in his pants and the universal red circle/slash over the picture. Text below the picture reads, ""This is not appropriate at school". 4 x 4 with color pictures and text.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolHandsinPants.jpg -
Description: 8 ½ x 11 with colored pictures and print Function: A checklist for the steps to independently complete the steps for homework AM checklist
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/SchoolHomeworkChecklist.jpg -
Description: 8 ½ x 11 with color pictures and text Function: A checklist for the steps to independently complete the steps for homework AM checklist.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/SchoolHomeworkChecklist2.jpg -
Description: 8 ½ x 11 with color pictures and text. Function: A checklist for asking for clarification about an assignment or what someone said.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/SchoolIamConfused.jpg -
Visual support to indicate that a student is upset and needs to go to the office. Approximately 3x3 color image and text
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolINeedtoGototheOffice.jpg -
This visual is designed in bookmark format to show three steps needed to be able to independently complete work in a school setting. Color images with text; approximately 2 1/2 x 6. (2 bookmarks per page)
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolIndependentWork.jpg -
This visual is in bookmark format listing four steps so students can independently listen to the teacher and use appropriate behavior. Color image with text; approximately 2 1/2 x 6. 1 image per page.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolListentotheTeacher.jpg -
Description: 8 ½ x 11 with colored pictures and print Function: A visual support to indicate there has been a change in schedule with spaces to write what the change is and how it is fixed
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/SchoolOopsChangeinSchedule.jpg -
This visual is displayed to indicate what page the teacher want the student or class to be on or to turn to. Usually laminated and page number can be written with dry erase marker for easy wipe off and re-use. Also page number can be written on chalk board/dry erase board; cutting out the large rectangle on page. Then the visual is mounted on board with the cut out becoming a "frame" around the page number. approximately 8 1/2 x 6 -- two visuals per page.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolOpentoPage.jpg -
This visual support is a collection of 2 x 2 color images with text that can be used on a ring or retractable badge cord. Images are used to suppor behaviors and classroom procedures. 3 pages of color images;6 color images per page.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/defiles/IRCA/schoolPullStringVisuals.pdf -
This visual support is in bookmark form; used to remind student of steps needed to write and complete a correct sentence. 8 1/2 by 11 page contains 2 colorful bookmarks with text.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolSentenceCheck.jpg -
A visual support to place on classroom drawers and cabinets, etc that only teachers are to open. Approximately 3x3 cards.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolTeachersOnly.jpg -
Visual supports to indicate student's feelings during test taking and possible coping strategies. 8 1/2 x 11 color and numbered levels.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolTest5PointScale.jpg -
This is a visual support to remind a student of steps that need to be completed when class is starting. 8 1/2 x 11 color image with text
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolTimeforClasstoStart.jpg -
Student pulls items off board and hands them to teacher to request snack. Board is combination of objects, real packages and photos (omit photos for a student who is only recognizing objects). Function: teaching student to communicate wants and needs.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolWhichSnack.jpg -
Printed size: 8 1/2 x 11 with color picture symbols and text. Description: This social narrative provides information about how to work in small groups.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolWorking01.jpg -
Visual supports to assist a student in making a choice on a handwriting replacement strategy. 8 1/2 x 11 color images with text.
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolWriteStuff.jpg
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