What Are Visual Strategies?
They are things that we see. Body movements, environmental cues, pictures, objects and written language can all be used to support communication. Our environment is full of signs and logos and objects and other things that support communication . . .

Who Can Benefit From Visual Strategies?
Lots of people benefit from using visual strategies. Do you use a day planner or a calendar or write notes to yourself to help you remember? Then you use visual strategies. All students can benefit from having visual supports to help them remember and understand . . .

Why Do Visual Strategies Help? 
Communication breakdowns can be a "root" cause of problems in social interaction, educational performance, and behavior. It is critically important to understand the learning style of students so the most effective teaching can occur. Recognizing that students . . .

Visual Strategies and Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorders...
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related communication challenges experience significant difficulties in behavior and social skills. The difficulties they have can often be related to communication . . .

What is the Research?
There is an increasing amount of research that validates the use of visual strategies to support communication. Research is also confirming the challenges these individuals have processing auditory information . . .