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Visual Strategies Work!. Donna Line, M.S. Courage to Risk Conference Saturday, January 26, 2008. Visual Strategies. Proactive approach Increase comprehension/processing Increase learning Increase positive behavior: Students are calm and organized Reduce frustration and anxiety
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Visual Strategies Work! Donna Line, M.S. Courage to Risk Conference Saturday, January 26, 2008
Visual Strategies • Proactive approach • Increase comprehension/processing • Increase learning • Increase positive behavior: Students are calm and organized • Reduce frustration and anxiety • Reduce or prevent challenging behavior
Visual Strategies • Promote on-task behavior • Reduce reliance on verbal prompts • Build independence • Increase flexibility • Promote generalization • Increase functional language
Visual Strategies • Useful regardless of IQ and communication skills • Stable stimuli • Allow time to process • Help with transitions • Promote mobility • Increase independence
Visual Schedules • Describe and define a new activity • Instructions • How much work • What work • Where to begin • Sequence • Completion • Next activity
Visual Schedule for this presentation • Structured environment • Social skills • Communication • Behavior modification • Academics • Life skills • Guidelines
Structured Environment • Creates physical spaces
Contact Information Donna Line (303) 562-7673 buffalovalley@hotmail.com