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Visual Strategies

Visual Strategies. Gail Petrjcik Kristin Hope Caitlin DiCristofalo February 8, 2011. AT Wikispace. http://atc-hernando.wikispaces.com. Visual Strategies Universal Design for Learning – UDL In the Law… Assistive Technology Act of 1998 - Public Law 105-394.

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Visual Strategies

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  1. Visual Strategies Gail Petrjcik Kristin Hope Caitlin DiCristofalo February 8, 2011

  2. AT Wikispace http://atc-hernando.wikispaces.com

  3. Visual Strategies Universal Design for Learning – UDLIn the Law… Assistive Technology Act of 1998 - Public Law 105-394 http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines

  4. Visual Strategies Communication Behavior Programs Improve • Attention • Behavior • Communication • Comprehension Strategies Visual Tools Autism *Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist and a consultant for autism spectrum disorders. Her best selling book ‘Visual Strategies for Improving Communication’ is one of the most recommended books in the field of autism. Technology Self Management Resources

  5. Symbol Level ERNIE Determine student’s level on the symbolic continuum (verbal &/or non-verbal). What does the student consistently understand and use to communicate their needs and wants? • Object names and functions? • Recognizes photographs? • Understands and uses picture symbols to represent objects? • Understands and uses gestures or sign language? • Reads text? • Writes?

  6. Visual Supports and Communication

  7. Visual Strategies Resources • http://usevisualstrategies.com/ • http://region2library.org/boardmaker.htm • http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/ • http://www.practicalautismresources.com/printables • http://www.polk-fl.net/staff/resources/ese/resourcesboardmaker.htm • http://www.boardmakershare.com/ • http://ipads4kids.com/apps4socialskills/ • http://fdlrsregion3curriculumvisuals.wikispaces.com/

  8. Boardmaker • Communication device templates • Visual Schedules • Communication Books • Flashcards • Activities • Social Stories • Games • Vocabulary

  9. Using Microsoft Word to make visuals • Click the Clipart/Picture Button • Search for ClipArt/Picture • Click on a square in the table then on ClipArt/Picture and it inserts on the square • Adjust Picture size using ‘handles’ on corners • To move pictures around • Double Click on a picture and select Text Wrapping -Tight

  10. Add Photos • Open a Blank Document • Click Insert • Click on Photo than • Click and drag bottom edge of picture to resize • Double Click on picture and select Text Wrapping -Tight to move picture around the page easily

  11. Formatting Pictures- Frames • Double click on Picture to access Picture Format Tools • Hover cursor to preview choices • Click to Select Frame or…

  12. A TEA Time • Wonders of Word • Read & Write Gold • Visual Strategies • PowerPoint Books

  13. AT Wikispace http://atc-hernando.wikispaces.com

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