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Structured Classroom Series: Visual Supports

Learn how visual supports like PCS, PECS, and others benefit students in structured classrooms. Understand the visual support hierarchy and practical tips for implementation.

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Structured Classroom Series: Visual Supports

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  1. Sponsored by FDLRS Action Resource Center Structured Classroom Series:Visual Supports

  2. What Visuals Do You Use?

  3. Would you use the right one?

  4. Prepare the child for the situation and the situation for the child. Easily Recognized Easily Understood Durable Accessible

  5. PCS, PECS and VS • Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) • Symbols in the Boardmaker software program • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) • A communication program designed to develop functional communication skills in students. This is a multi-stage program. It is designed primarily for students who are not initiating communication or approaching their communication partners. • Visual Strategies/Supports • Any visuals (pictures, photos, objects, words) used to support students to increase their understanding of what is being said and what is expected

  6. Visual Support Hierarchy • Symbol Hierarchy • Objects • Object Symbols • Facsimiles – photographs • True object based icons (TOBI) • Line drawings • Colored • Black and white • Words Concrete Abstract

  7. Tricks and Tips • Display • Protect • Out & About • Organize

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