Make Expectations Visible. Build Independence. Support Every Learner.
The Visual Supports Toolkit is a practical, ready-to-use digital resource designed to help educators turn abstract expectations into clear, actionable visuals that students can understand and use independently.
Grounded in best practices, this toolkit provides educators with the tools, templates, and guidance needed to support student behavior, communication, and self-regulation across a wide range of classroom settings.
Whether you're supporting transitions, building routines, or helping students navigate emotions, this toolkit empowers you to create consistent, predictable, and accessible learning environments.
Visual supports transform spoken language into something students can see, revisit, and rely on, reducing cognitive load and increasing clarity. These tools help students:
- Understand expectations and routines
- Navigate transitions with confidence
- Build independence and self-management skills
- Regulate emotions and behavior
- Engage more successfully in learning
What’s Included
This comprehensive PDF toolkit includes:
- Overview of Visual Supports
- Understand the purpose, impact, and when to use visual tools effectively
- Types of Visual Supports & Templates, including:
- Visual schedules
- Task lists and checklists
- Regulation tools (emotion scales, calm-down menus)
- Choice boards
- Contingency maps (“if-then” supports)
- Social narratives
- Environmental labels and cues
- Timers and time supports
- Graphic organizers and anchor charts
- Implementation Guidance
- Practice Scenarios
- Practical guidance to ensure visuals are used effectively and consistently
- Family Partnership Strategies
Format: 24-paged Digital Download PDF with links to 23 resources and editable templates.
Single Use License:
By purchasing this digital booklet, you are granted a single-user license for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, resale, or sharing of this material with others, whether in printed or digital format, is strictly prohibited.
