Visual Schedule Systems

The ultimate goal for all of our students is the development of independence and the enhancement of self esteem. This can be an automatic result of allowing students to participate in the design of their day. The ability to look at a schedule, find the materials for the next activity and get started with that activity without adult support is a big step toward a student's independence. Visual supports can be a way to work toward this goal.

Each system developed is unique to the student and is created after a careful examination of the following factors:

  • the student's strengths and abilities
  • the classroom teacher's orientation toward the concept
  • the teacher assistant's commitment to its consistent use
  • the classroom environment (the logistics, size, location and application of the schedule)
  • parental attitudes and home support
  • classmates' involvement

    • It has been our experience that when these factors are ignored or when any one factor does not receive adequate consideration as a system is created, the system may not succeed. Each system must be uniquely tailored to the student and the environment in which it is being used.

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