Creating Visual Stories and Visual Strategies for learners (MAU010)
For teaching learners with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD and related conditions
Creating Visual Stories and Strategies for teaching learners with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and related conditions
Visual stories or social stories are communication tools used for some people with autism and other communication disorders. They are short descriptions of a particular situation, event or activity and can be very effective in supporting communication and learning. In this masterclass you'll learn how to use visual stories, how to create them and will be shown a tool box full of methods and tools that you can use to create effective visual stories and communication aids for your learners. The masterclass presented by Andrew Whitehouse was originally recorded live but has been edited and organised for your convenience and learning.
What You Will Learn
- Why learners with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and others need visual Interventions
- How they can benefit from them
- How to communicate effectively for social and emotional understanding
- Learn how to use visual communication tools
- Learn how to create effective visual stories and interventions
Your Instructor
Andrew Whitehouse is a specialist in neurological diversity and is himself diagnosed with ADHD. He provides interventions for parents, professionals and young people with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and related conditions. Andrew has a number of roles including training, developing strategies and therapies for education professionals in educational settings, observing learners in the learning environment and providing practical tools & solutions to help them achieve their full potential. Andrew is the author of a seminal book on ADHD, entitled “Growing up with ADHD” and is a TEDx speaker having delivered his popular talk "From Disability to Superpowers". He is a regular conference speaker and is a Forensic SEND Consultant acting as an expert witness in SEND related court cases.