Visual Supports VS as an evidence-based practice

Visual supports are concrete cues that are paired with, or used in place of, a verbal cue to provide the learner with information about a routine, activity, behavioural expectation, or skill demonstration.
Visual supports might include: pictures, written words, objects, arrangement of the environment, visual boundaries, schedules, maps, labels, organization systems, timelines, and scripts.​

You will find out about:
✓ Visual Supports (VS) 

• It is an evidence-based practice for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from 3 to 22 years old that is implemented in a variety of ways across multiple settings.
• It's a group of specific interventions that minimise adult support while increasing the independence of learners with ASD.

✓  Why Use?

• Learners with ASD struggle with verbal instructions of what to do or what will happen next.
• Visual supports present information in a way that helps learners with ASD focus on key elements.
• Visual supports can increase on-task behaviour and foster the independence of learners with ASD. 

✓ Outcomes

• The evidence-base for VS supports the use of this practice to address: Social, Communication, Play, Behaviour, Adaptive, Joint Attention, School Readiness, Vocational, Cognitive, Motor, Vocational, Academic skills.

Who is this training for
✓ For families of children and adults affected with ASD, Speech Delay, related conditions and awaiting the assessment
✓ For teachers from pre-school, primary and post-primary school who work with children and adults
​with special educational needs
✓ For special needs assistants
✓ For all involved in the care and support of children and adults with ASD and related conditions.

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