Visual Supports

• At Monarch Center for Autism, we maximize the learning opportunity that visuals can provide by applying visual supports within a structured language system rather than using them as isolated icons. Customized visual supports are created and implemented for each individual around three primary constructs:
  • Visual Instruction (adapting instruction so it is presented visually)
  • Visual Expression (using visuals to facilitate expressive communication)
  • Visual Organization (using visuals to organize activities and daily schedules)
    
    
• Each individual’s level of visual representation is assessed at Monarch Residential Education Program, so customized visual supports (e.g., photographs, line drawings, clipart, written words) can be created for them that are meaningful and effective. These visual supports are used to help teach, set expectations, promote predictability, prepare for transitions, facilitate communication, and reduce challenging behaviors. 

• Below are sample visual schedules that may be utilized in the school and residential settings. 
  • School Days: Morning Afternoon Evening Schedule
  • Weekend (non-school-days): Morning Afternoon Evening Schedule
  • Mock Schedule (words)
  • School Visual Schedule (pictures)
  • School Visual Schedule (words)
  • Field Trip Visual Schedule

• Below are sample social stories that may be utilized in the school and residential settings. 
  • Welcome to MBA North & South (QRTP)
  • Welcome to MBA West (PRTF)
  • Taking a Shower
  • Washing Hands
  • Going to the Dentist
  • Preparing for an Overnight Visit

Below is an interactive bank of visual supports. Please search for visual supports by category and keyword, and feel free to download PDFs of the visuals, print them, customize them (if desired), and share them with others.