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Presentation Goals

To provide specific visual tools and strategies to support children’s social and behavioral needs across settings.

To help early educators work in partnership with families to support children’s social and emotional competence with the use of visuals.

Suggested Reading

Ali, S., & Frederickson, N. (2006). Investigating the Evidence Base of Social Stories. Educational Psychology In Practice, 22(4), 355-377. doi:10.1080/02667360600999500

Arwood, E., & Kaulitz, C. (2007). Learning with a visual brain in an auditory world: Visual language strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Shawnee Mission, Kan.: APC.

Blagojevic, B., Logue, M, Bennett-Armistead, V., Taylor, B., and Neal, E. (2011). Take a look! Visual supports for learning. Teaching young children 4(5), 10-13.

Briody, J., & McGarry, K. (2005). Using social stories to ease children’s transitions. Beyond the Journal • Young Children on the Web. Retrieved on January, 29, 2015 from http://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/TYC_V4N1_BriodyMcGarry.pdf.

Suggested Readings cont.

Brogle, B., Jiron, A., & Giacomini, J. (n.d.) How to use social stories to teach your child new skills and expectations. Retrieved November 11, 2014, from http://challengingbehavior.fmhi.usf.edu/do/resources/documents/bkpk_social_stories.pdf

Fox, L., & Lentini, R. (n.d.). Tips and ideas for making visuals to support young children with problem behavior. Retrieved November 11, 2014, from http://challengingbehavior.fmhi.usf.edu/explore/pbs_docs/tips_for_visuals.pdf

Ganz, J. B., & Flores, M. M. (2008). Effects of the Use of Visual Strategies in Play Groups for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their Peers. Journal Of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 38(5), 926-940. doi:10.1007/s10803-007-0463-4

Using visual supports with infants and toddlers. (2012, October 1). Retrieved January 14, 2016, from http://tnt.asu.edu/files/Oct2012Newsletter.pdf

Contact Information

Marie Kohart, MS. Ed, ECSE

USD 231 Gardner Edgerton School District

kohartm@usd231.com

Susan Threinen, MS. Ed, ECSE

Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County

susan.threinen@itsjc.org