Visual Supports

An Evidence-Based Practice

Module 18

Visual supports are concrete cues that are paired with, or used in place of, a verbal cue to provide the learner with information about a routine, activity, behavioral expectation, or skill demonstration. There are three types of visual supports (boundaries, cues, and schedules) and this evidence-based practice is highly effective in supporting young children.

Participants in Preschool SDI will be able to:

Identify different types of visual supports and why they are important.
Design effective visual supports matched to the learner’s needs.

Iowa SDI Framework

DEC Rec. Practices

Handouts and Materials

Participant's Guide

Participant's Guide-18. Visual Supports

Supplemental Materials

SDI Action Plan Examples

These examples may be helpful in creating your next steps for implementation. You are encouraged to copy and edit as needed and/or create your own action steps.

SDI Action Plan EXAMPLES (Updated August 2023)

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Resources for Preschool SDI Coaches to support implementation:

Deeper Dive

Here are resources, links, and materials for those who would like to continue learning more about the topic and deepen their understanding and implementation, especially for Year 3 and beyond.

Deeper Dive Resources

Google Sites

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