Agenda
The Importance of Visual Aids at Purpose of Schedules
Importance of Schedules
Home, School and Work
Resources
Types of Schedules
Daily Schedules/Time
National Association for Down
Behavior
Syndrome Conference Task/Learning
November 2008 Calendars
Social Stories
Motivate
Cara Long
Parent
You
and
Parent Liaison
Easter Seals
DuPage and the
Fox Valley Region
Maggie
Purpose of Schedules
Nancy Geary- Increase Communication
Wilson
Parent and Improve Behavior
Patient Advocate
Adult Down
Increase Independence
Syndrome Center Add Structure
Park Ridge, IL
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Why are Schedules Important? We Remember
10% of what we READ
Visually Gifted/Visual Learners
20% of what we HEAR
Use Strength to Overcome Weakness 30% of what we SEE
Auditory Processing/Memory 50% of what we SEE and HEAR
Processing Time 70% of what we DISCUSS with others
Front End Work 80% of what we personally EXPERIENCE
95% of what we TEACH others
Evolving Process
-Edgar Dale
Why are Schedules Important? sos
Cause/Effect/Rewards
Expressive Language vs. Receptive Start
Out
Power Struggle
Abstract/Concrete
Reduce Anxiety of the Unknown
We ALL Use Visuals (calendars, post-its)
Simple
Remember Resources
Objects
Learning is Lifelong Pictures
Visuals Should be at the Individual’s -Photographs
-Magazines
Cognitive/Literacy Level: G l I
-Google Images
-Objects Using Google Search Engine
-Go to Google on the web at http://www.google.com
-Pictures -Click on the Images tab on the opening screen \
-Type in the keyword corresponding to the image you need
-Symbols -You will be able to choose from literally hundreds of images
-When using these or any other pictures, be sure to check
-Written copyright policies
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Finding Pictures SUPPLIES
Web Resources
A variety of pictures can be found at web sites designed for students with special learning needs. Laminators/Contact Paper
($25 @ Target)
http://wwwdotolearn.com
A web site that provides picture cards, schedules and ideas to promote independence in children and
adults with special learning needs
Velcro
V l
- http://trainland.tripod.com/pecs/htm
http://trainland tripod com/pecs/htm
This web site contains a large number of pre-made PECS resources with real photos. There are links to a
wide range of other picture resource sites.
http://www.tinsnips.org
This web site offers a variety of special education resources for teachers of individuals with autistic
spectrum disorders, related developmental disabilities, and children with special need. You will find a
variety of themed activities and visual communication ideas/resources.
Magnetic Paper
Iron on/Transfer Paper
http://www.slatersoftware.com
http://wwwltasksgalore.com
http://setbc.org/pictureset/category.aspx?id=6
A collection of downloadable visual supports that can be used by students for both receptive and
expressive communication in the classroom, at home and in the community.
Resources
First/Then
Pre-made
Little Friends
www.littlefriendsinc.org
Weather Buddy y
http://www.mylittleweatherbuddy.com
Books
“Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal
Curriculum for Young People with Autism” by Mary Wrobel
Tasks Galore for the Real World @www.TasksGalore.com
Time Timers Schedules
Go to the Grocery Store
www.timetimer.com
Buy Groceries and Put in Car
Drive Home and Bring Groceries Inside
Put Groceries Awayy
www.learningforallages.com/timetimers
www learningforallages com/timetimers Have a Snack
.htm Meet Friends at the Movies
Go Home for Dinner
Exercise Video
www.abilitations.com Take Shower
Listen to Music
Go to Sleep
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Daily Schedules
DAILY
EXERCISE
LOG
WORK SCHEDULES THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE
THAT YOU CAN USE
1. Clock in and report to supervisor
2. Assigned to checklane #1
3. At 11:00, take a 15 minute break
4. At 11:15, return to checklane #1
5. At 3:00 report to supervisor
6. Clock out
7. Check schedule for next work day
8. Go home
*For any questions, ask your supervisor
WEEKLY CHORE SCHEDULE HOW TO MAKE A VISUAL
GROCERY LIST
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WHAT ARE WE DOING TODAY? WEEKEND PICTURE
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE: THINGS TO DO RING BEARER IN A WEDDING
MORNING AND EVENING
BEHAVIOR
SU
VISUAL
CUE
CARDS
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VISUAL CUES CHANGE CARD
MOTIVATION CHART CHANGE CARDS
CALM DOWN HOW AM I DOING TODAY?
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VACATION BEHAVIOR CHART COMPLETING TASKS/
LEARNING
HYGIENE
COMMUNICATION LOGS WASHING HANDS
SPEECH NOTE WASHING FACE
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TASK STRIPS CAN BE ROUTINE AFTER SHOWERING
GENERAL OR MORE DETAILED
TOILETING
SHOWERING HOT/COLD
DRESSING: LABELING DRAWERS MENSTRUATION
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TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR APPROPRIATE
BEHAVIOR DURING THE ADOLESCENT YEARS
EATING-PACING
IT IS HELPFUL
TO NOT ONLY
SHOW WHAT
NOT TO DO,
BUT TO ALSO
SHOW WHAT
TO DO
DRESSING CUE CARDS FOR CHEWING YOUR FOOD
AND EATING SLOWLY
HOW TO DRESS FOR THE SETTING TABLE
WEATHER
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A VISIT TO THE ADSC
BUILD A BEAR
COOKING WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FORGET
YOUR PICTURE SCHEDULE
CHECK WEBSITES FOR PHOTOS THAT
COMING HOME FROM YOU CAN USE TO SHOW WHERE YOU
SCHOOL ARE GOING
SCHEDULE POCKET
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FLOSSING AND GOING TO BED TIME ROUTINE
THE DENTIST
BEDTIME-PILLOWCASE
SLEEP STUDY SWIMMING
KICKBOARD
BLOOD DRAW SIMON SAYS
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BATHTUB FUN
PLAY
PLAYDOUGH
LEARNING
DOCTOR’S KIT
COUNTING
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DAYS/WEATHER
BROWNIE BOOK
WHOM
DO YOU
SEE?
VALENTINE BOOK
MY NEW SCHOOL
BIG/LITTLE
BIG LITTLE
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VISUAL RECIPES AND SENTENCE COMPLETION
COOKING FROM NEWS-2-YOU
WORD PROBLEM FROM
NEWS-2-YOU
MAKING
LEMONADE
NEWS-2-YOU ABSTRACT/CONCRETE
CURRENT EVENTS
WE DO NOT NEED
TO BUY MILK UNTIL
IT GETS DOWN TO
THE BLACK LINE
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TAKE PICTURES OF
PLACES YOU GO
MAKING THE
ABSTRACT
CONCEPTS OF DUPAGE
TELEPHONE CHILDREN’S
CALLS, VOICE MUSEUM
MAIL AND
ANSWERING
MACHINES
CONCRETE
CONCRETE CHOICEMAKING
SUNDOWN
S
VS
BEDTIME
FEELINGS
HELPING THOSE
WHO MAY SEE
THINGS AS
BLACK AND
WHITE TO SEE
THINGS SHOWING THE FOOD PYRAMID
WITH ALL FOOD GROUPS
DIFFERENTLY
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MARY WROBEL
VISUAL TIMERS
SOMETIMES I HAVE PAIN
RELIGION
CALENDARS
COLORED AND SAND
TIMERS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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CUE CARDS
PICTURE
BOOK
I NEED TO REMEMBER
MAGNETIC SCHEDULES
AUGMENTATIVE
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Chore
Schedule
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AAC USERS SOCIAL GROUP
VISUALS FOR EVERYTHING
TOUCH CUES/SIGN YES/NO CARDS AAC FAMILIES OUT & ABOUT
NOON ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT:
LANGUAGE
LUCKY STRIKES
YORK TOWN CENTER IN LOMBARD
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
BROTHERS, SISTERS, GRANDMAS AND GRANDPAS TOO. WE’D
LOVE TO
PLAN FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION. IF YOU’RE COMING, EMAIL
PAM AT
PAM_HARRIS@COMCAST.NET
VISUALS FOR EVERYONE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
HEIDI RABE, SLP, EASTER SEALS
DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION
HARRIS JOSH’S
PAM HARRIS, JOSH S FANTASTIC MOM
BETH SPENADEL, JACOB’S GREAT MOM
MARY WROBEL, MA CCC/SP
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