Visual Supports

On this page, you will find resources on elements, effects, and the importance on visual supports. Click on the buttons below to download the asset and learn more about how individuals with disabilities can utilize visual support tactics to make their own choices.

These are examples of visual supports utilized with our associates at IMPACT Autism.

Visual Rehearsal Task Analysis Social Story

This section will discuss how to utilize visual support to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To begin there is a PowerPoint and narrated PowerPoint to provide more information on visual supports.

Visual Supports Narrated Visual Supports

Are soft scripts provide a task analysis to guide and implement interventions. We have protocol sheets to explain the materials, a blank template to utilize the material, and cheat sheets to provide additional information.

Choice Board Protocol Video Model Protocol Visual Rehearsal Protocol Visual Schedule Protocol Choice Board Blank Visual Schedule Template Visual Supports Cheat Sheet Visual Supports Comparison Chart Visual Supports Comparison Sheet

The following assets are provided in spanish. Click the button to open the asset. 

Choice Boards Protocol Expanded Comparison Chart Spanish Version- Visual Supports Spanish Visual Supports Cheat Sheet Video Model Protocol Video Rehearsal Protocol Visual Schedule Protocol Visual Supports Comparison Chart

The following are video models that provide real-life examples of how a Direct Support Professional would utilize these practices with an individual with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Choice Board; Ready to Talk Not Ready to Talk One Page Visual Rehearsal Weekly Visual Driver Schedule