Cohen, Marlene J.

Visual supports for people with autism : a guide for parents and professionals / Marlene J. Cohen, Donna L. Sloan. - 1st ed. - Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2007. - xiv, 168 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. - Topics in autism .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [149-155] ) and index.

Introduction: unlocking the door: how visual supports can help -- The features of a good visual support -- Some commonly used visual supports: a primer -- How visual supports can help with the development of language -- Using visual supports to increase memory: the who, what, where, why, and how -- Temporal sequential skills -- Using visual supports to increase attending -- Using visual supports to increase motivation -- Using visual strategies to increase social skills -- Strategies for fading visual supports -- An example of the use of visual supports to increase opportunities.

ISBN: 9781890627478

LCCN: 2006102017

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Autistic children
Learning disabled
Visual aids.

LC Class. No.: LC4717 / .C64 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 371.94