All About Visual Communication:
How to Make and Use Visual Supports
What You’ll Learn
This short, self-paced course introduces the power of visual communication—how using visual supports can help people understand, express choices, and have more control in their daily lives.
In this course we explore:
What visual communication is, and who it helps (hint: it’s not just people who communicate in less traditional ways!)
The different types of visual supports you might use
How to make visual supports
Bonus mini-course: Planning Recreation with Visual Supports
About the Course
Learn through audio lessons (with transcript), practical skill building activities, and real-world examples.
Includes printable tools and resources you can put to use right away.
Takes 2.5 - 3.5 hours to complete.
Section 1: A Spectrum of Experince
In this section we explore who and why visuals help (hint: it’s not just people who communicate in non-traditional ways!)
Section 2: Person-Directed Communication
In this section we explore how people communicate and how to communicate in a person-directed way through the how, what, who, where, and when of communcation.
Section 3: Moving From Abstract to Concrete
In this section we explore how to communicate in a concrete, and more easily understandable way - with words AND pictures.
Section 4: Taking Pictures and Choosing Images
In this section we explore how to take pictures or choose images for making visual supports.
Section 5: Using Visual Supports
In this section we explore the different types of visuals, and how + when to use them.
Section 6: Supportive Communication for Visuals
In this section we supportive communication tips that can complement your use of visuals.
Section 7: How to Make Visual Supports
In this section we explore how to make visual supports in some popular programs (free and paid programs).
Section 8: Resources
In this section we provide a selection of visual supports that can be printed and used.
Section 9: BONUS MINI COURSE - Planning Recreation with Visual Supports
In this bonus mini-course we explore how to plan for success when trying new things, and how to incorporate the use of visual supports.