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Daniels, Susan – Free Spirit Publishing, 2018
Emojis . . . avatars . . . icons . . . Our world is becoming increasingly reliant on visual communication. Yet our classrooms still heavily focus on traditional oral and written instruction. In this first-of-its-kind resource, Dr. Susan Daniels channels over twenty years of research and experience into a comprehensive guide of visual learning…
Descriptors: Visual Stimuli, Teaching Methods, Visual Literacy, Interaction
Sam, A. – National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2016
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, behavioral expectation, or skill demonstration. Visual supports might include: "pictures," "written words," "objects," "arrangement of the environment,"…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Visual Aids, Cues
Hugh, Maria Lemler; Conner, Carlin; Stewart, Jennifer – Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education, 2018
Students who are slow to respond to traditional instruction and intervention require intensified intervention. Visual Activity Schedules (VAS) are an evidence-based type of visual support that provide sequential organization of the steps for an activity or skill. VAS can be aligned with individual student needs, including behavioral support. VAS…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Davis, Cheryl D. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1999
Discusses developments in technology that provide high-quality visual access to transition information and multimedia instruction for learners with deafness. Identifies a variety of considerations in using multimedia products and describes the pros and cons of different media in the context of several multimedia projects. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Deafness, Instructional Effectiveness, Multimedia Instruction, Secondary Education
Boswell, Susan; Gray, Debbie – 1998
This paper discusses toilet training children with autism using techniques recommended by TEACCH consultants. It recommends looking at the problem from the perspective of the student with autism in order to build in many elements of visual structure that will help the child understand exactly what is expected. Teachers are urged to look at each…
Descriptors: Autism, Daily Living Skills, Learning Strategies, Student Motivation
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Jose, Randall T.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1980
Techniques for evaluating the multiply impaired child's functional level of vision are described and a sequence of visual stimulation instruction for children with visual impairments is presented. (PHR)
Descriptors: Children, Evaluation Methods, Multiple Disabilities, Observation
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Park, Keith – British Journal of Special Education, 2001
This article discusses integrating communication skills and the use of real object "props" with the teaching of literature to students with severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties. The novel "Oliver Twist" is used to illustrate how objects of reference can be used to teach literature and promote communication skills. (Contains…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
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Pattavina, Sylvia; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1992
A 12-year-old boy with severe disabilities was taught street-crossing skills through the use of photographs with verbal rehearsal of appropriate street crossing, followed by community-based instruction. The skills were acquired, maintained at follow up, and generalized to new streets. (JDD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Experiential Learning, Generalization, Intermediate Grades
Gilden, Deborah – 1998
This paper discusses how presentation software can be used to design custom materials for a variety of people with special needs, including children and adults with low vision, people with developmental disabilities, and stroke patients with cognitive impairments. Benefits of using presentation software include: (1) presentation software gives the…
Descriptors: Adults, Art Therapy, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction
Stremel, Kathleen; Bixler, Betsy; Morgan, Susanne; Layton, Kristen – 2002
This booklet contains 28 fact sheets on communication written primarily for parents and families with a child who is deaf-blind. They attempt to address fundamental but complex issues related to the communication needs of children with vision and hearing impairments. Each fact sheet targets a specific area, including: (1) communication; (2)…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Braille
Fein, Deborah; Dunn, Michelle A. – Woodbine House, 2007
Children with autism spectrum disorders are increasingly being educated in inclusive general education classrooms. For optimal results, teachers need to know as much as possible about autism and the teaching methods and modifications that work best for these students. This is a huge undertaking for time-crunched general education teachers, many of…
Descriptors: Autism, Positive Reinforcement, Reading Instruction, Pervasive Developmental Disorders