Be The Exception In Special Education

255.The Secret to Making Visual Supports Work for Every Student


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Not all visual supports work the same way for every student. Customization is key to ensuring students benefit from visual schedules, cue cards, and behavior charts. In today’s episode, we’ll explore why generic visuals don’t always work, how to modify them for different disabilities, and the best tools for creating personalized supports. Plus, I’ll give you a free customizable visual schedule template to help you get started today!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why one-size-fits-all visuals aren’t effective for all students. ✅ How to modify visuals for nonverbal students, autism, ADHD, and anxiety. ✅ The best software and tools for creating personalized visual supports. ✅ How to start using custom visuals today with step-by-step guidance.

Links and Resources

  • Visual Supports Toolkit

  • FREE Training on Using Visual Supports Effectively

  • Exceptional Collective

 

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