Visual Support in the Classroom

Having behavior management strategies are essential for a successful classroom! In Special Ed teachers will need a more visual approach,... so I've listed the ones I use.




  • Schedules - Visually set out to reflect the order of the day.
  • Timers - For giving a "break", to let students know how long they need to work,  or how long left on free time!
  • Routines - Keep Break, Lunch and free choice the same time each day!
  • Consistency - Ensure all staff are using the same strategies and are following behaviour plans!
  • Positive Reinforcers - Use Token Economy Systems, First and Then, Self -Regulation tools and Reward systems tailored to individual interests and likes!
  • Communication - Critical skills for Functional Communication, a means in which your non verbal student is able to request a "break" "help"  or asked to "wait"

So I decided to put together a Visual Support Book
 I was pleased that it offered all these strategies and kept in one handy place for your students to access through out the school day. There's a section for the schedule symbols, which are also included, Token reward system, plus reward visuals, critical communication cards so students can ask for a Break or Help, all while offering a consistent approach that 
staff can follow!














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