Visual Supports

Question 1

Name 4 Factors that Affect Therapeutic Outcomes for Clients

Answer 1

• Age of the Client
• Socio-economic status
• Clients mobility
• Home support

Question 2

Why is the use of visual supports important?

Answer 2

Increase understanding of language, expectations, and instructions

Question 3

Visuals are anything that: (4 points)

Answer 3

1. Facilitate comprehension
2. Supports a message
3. Eases communication
4. Enhances learning and memory

Question 4

All Students benefit from visual supports to help to ________ and _________

Answer 4

remember and understand

Question 5

What are 3 reasons to use visual supports with clients with communication difficulties?

Answer 5

1. receptive skills
2. learn better with visual assistance
3. independence

Question 6

Visuals help create an environment that is more __________ and ___________

Answer 6

predictable and understandable

Question 7

What is the difference between Intransient and Transient Visual messages?

Answer 7

Transient:
- Only remain present for a short period of time
Intransient:
- Stay put in the environment

Question 8

What are the three guidelines for visuals?

Answer 8

1. Intentionally teach the client to use the visual support by showing the visual (with shared attention) using relevant language, and pairing it with an action
2. Easy access at all times
3. Use them throughout the day (preview, view, review)

Question 9

What is key in visual supports?

Answer 9

LOCATION