“How To Set Up A Special Education Program”- Additional Visual Supports

Technology is a
huge motivator and component of any special education program. One of the challenges of implementing
technology is teaching students to transition away from the preferred
activity. This can send some students
into a large tantrum. By implementing a
simple visual you can create a non-verbal prompt to transition the student away
from the technology. It is recommended
to pair this visual with a visual timer to help the student understand how much
time they have left.

It is imperative
to utilize visuals within your work center routine to provide communication
opportunities to your students. In order
to reduce behaviors, allow students the opportunity to communicate their
frustration and emotions. Here is a
simple double sided visual that can be placed at each center for quick access.

When you think
about your every day routines, its easy to overlook the simple tasks such as
lining up. A simple trick is
to add visual spots to the floor to help students learn how to line up
properly. This reduces students pushing
to the front or to help them keep hands and feet to themselves