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Visual Supports: Sources for Symbols for Receptive and Expressive Communication
Contributed by Beverly Vicker, CCC-SLP Visual symbols such as objects, photos, drawings and text can support the expressive and receptive communicative needs of many individuals on the autism spectrum disorder. Expressive communication can be supported through various visual mediums as the person’s instructional and communication needs and abilities change. Comprehension information can be presented in formats that include topic communication displays,, instructional video, choice displays, sequences, social stories, schedules of events or activities, behavioral reminders or guidelines, visually depicted recipes, and graphic organizers. In addition to the visual resources listed by distributor below are a number of books, product and websites. Although the focus is on permanent dynamic or static symbols, a reference for manual signs is also provided to support a total communication approach. The materials listed below can be obtained from the Center for Disability Information (CeDIR) at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. The staff will also be happy to assist patrons in locating other materials.
Selected Books Arwood, E. L. & Kaulitz. (2007). Learning with a visual brain in an auditory world: Visual language strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Beukelman, D., & Miranda, P. (2005). Augmentative and alternative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs. (3rd ed.) Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes Publishing Company. Bondy, A. & Frost, L. (2002). A picture’s worth: PECS and other visual communication strategies in autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. Bornstein, H., Saulnier, K.L., & Hamilton, L.B. (Eds.). (1983). Comprehensive Signed English dictionary. Washington, DC: Gallaudet Press. Cohen, M. (2007). Visual supports for people with autism: A guide for parents and professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. Hodgdon, L. (1995). Visual strategies for improving communication (Vol. 1): Practical supports for school and home. Solana Beach, CA: Mayer-Johnson Company. Hodgdon, L. (1999). Solving behavior problems in autism: Improving communication with visual strategies. Solana Beach, CA: Mayer-Johnson Company. Savner, J. L. & Myles, B. S. (2002). Making visual supports work in the home and community. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Zysk, V. & Notbohm, E. (2004). 1001 Great ideas for teaching and raising children with autism spectrum disorder. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons. Miscellaneous Information
Other Websites with Useful Information, Pictures, or Links
Distributors of Visual Symbol Materials The following listings are for information purposes only; no endorsement of companies, distributors, or products is implied by Indiana University, by the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, or by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism. Attainment Company Products: Pictured materials, CD, and DVD sources for picture cues for daily living, community access and following directions; Boardmaker also available. Different Roads to Learning Products: Bumble Bee DVDs-Action Words and Vocabulary Builder. DVDs to teach simple signing, individual picture cards for comprehension instruction. Don Johnston Company Products: Software - Picture It, PIX Writer, Writing with Symbols, Picture This, Clicker 5, Kidspiration. Gallaudet University Bookstore Product: Pictures for American Sign Language and Signed English concepts and vocabulary are depicted within books. Book sales from various sources are outsourced to Amazon.com. Gallaudet University Press publications can be viewed at http://gupress.gallaudet.edu. EnableMart Products: Clicker 5, Boardmaker, Overboard, Writing with Symbols. Intellitools, Inc. Products: Software – IntelliKeys, Overlay Maker,and Math Pad (allows math to be done directly on one’s computer). Jessica Kingley Publishers Products: ISPEEK at Home; ISPEEK at School. Kid Access Product: Eye-cons (a collection of drawings on CD-ROM or customized printout). Mayer-Johnson Company Products: Boardmaker; Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) and PCS books. Software - Visual Essentials, Places You Go, Things You Do; tool box of clip art; video sign language dictionary. Pyramid Educational Products: Pics for PECS picture CD. Silver Lining Multimedia, Inc. Products: Picture This; Places You Go, Things You Do; Functional Living Skills; School Routines and Rules, Visual Foods; and Visual Essentials. Slater Software, Inc. Products: Software - Picture It (adds symbols to text); PixWriter. Products: Numerous types and sizes of timers: enter “time timer” in search engine. Vicker, B. 2009. Visual supports: Sources for symbols for receptive and expressive communication. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Resource Center for Autism. 1/2009 |
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