Examples of Visual Supports

The visuals below may provide useful information and ideas.

Across-Task Schedules Across-Task Schedules
An Across-Task Schedule is a learning support that can provide a student with autism a clear and simple method of determining what to expect throughout the day.
Within-Task Schedules Within-Task Schedules
A Within-Task Schedule is a learning support that can provide a student with autism a clear and simple method of determining what to expect "within" an activity.
Check-In Station Check-In Station
A Check-In Station is a learning support / transition tool that can provide a student with autism a clear and simple method of determining where to be when starting an activity.
Schedule Change Schedule Change icon and the Across-Task Schedule.
A Schedule Change icon is a learning support that can provide a student with autism a clear and simple method of identifying an unexpected change in routine on the Across-Task Schedule.
Schedule Change A Schedule Change Check-In Station.
A Schedule Change Check-In Station is a learning support that can provide a student with autism a clear and simple method of determining what activity will occur instead of the activity that was originally shown on the Across-Task Schedule.

An icon on the mini Across-Task Schedule attached to this Check-In Station shows the new activity. A Within-Task Schedule can be added to show the steps involved in the new activity.
Check-In Station Check-In Station with a "Which one?" choice board.
A Check-In Station with a "Which one?" choice board is a learning support that can provide a student with autism a clear and simple method for choosing an activity from a group of activities.
Within-Task Schedules Picture Day
"Picture Day" is an example of how a special event can be supported using a Within-Task Schedule and an Across-Task Schedule.
Within-Task Schedules Emotion Ring
An Emotion Ring is a personalized learning support used as a first step in introducing emotional identification, understanding and regulation.




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