Resources

Books and Journal Articles:

Arwood, E. L.,& Kaulitz, C. (2007). Learning with a visual brain in an auditory world. Shawnee Mission, KS:

Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Bainbridge, N., & Myles, B. S. (1999). The use of priming to introduce toilet training to a child with autism. Focus

on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 14(2), 106-109.

Bondy, A., & Frost, L. (2002). A picture’s worth: PECS and other visual communication strategies in autism, topics

in autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Brown, K. E., & Mirenda, P. (2006). Contingency mapping: Use of a novel visual support strategy as an adjunct to

functional equivalence testing. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 8(3), 155-164.

Bryan, L. C., & Gast, D. L. (2000). Teaching on-task and on-schedule behaviors to high-functioning children with

autism via picture activity schedules. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30(6), 553-567.

Cohen, M. J., & Sloan, D. L. (2007). Visual supports for people with autism: A guide for parents and professionals.

Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Conroy, M. A., Asmus, J. M., Sellers, J. A., & Ladwig, C. N. (2005). The use of an antecedent-based intervention to

decrease stereotypic behavior in a general education classroom: A case study. Focus on Autism and Other

Developmental Disabilities, 20(4), 223-230.

Earles-Vollrath, T. L., Tapscott-Cook, K., & Ganz, J. B. (2006). How to develop and implement visual supports.

Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

Fouse, B., & Wheeler, M. (1997). A treasure chest of behavioral strategies for individuals with autism. Arlington,

TX: Future Horizons.

Freeman S., & Dake, L. (1998). Teach me language: A language manual for children with autism, asperger

syndrome, and related developmental disorders. Langley, BC: SKF Books.

Glenn, A., Cousins, J., & Helps, A. (2006). Removing barriers to learning in the early years: Tried and tested

strategies series. Independence, KY: David Fulton. Publishers.

Green, V. A., Pituch, K. A., Itchon, J., Choi, A., O’Reilly, M., Sigafoos, J. (2006). Internet survey of treatments used

by parents of children with autism. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 27, 70-84.

Griffin, H. C., Griffin, L. W., Fitch, C. W., Albera, V., & Gingras, H. (2006). Educational interventions for

individuals with asperger syndrome. Intervention in School and Clinic, 41(3), 150-155.

Hagiwara, T., & Myles, B. S. (1999). A multi-media social story intervention: Teaching skills to children with

autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 14(2), 82-95.

Jackel, S. (1996). Asperger’s syndrome: Educational management issues. World Wide Web:

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~prussia/asperger/teach.htm

Klin, A., & Volkmar, F. R. (1996). Asperger syndrome: Treatment and intervention: Some guidelines for parents.

Kluth, P., & Darmody-Latham, J. (2003). Beyond sight words: Literacy opportunities for students with autism. The

Reading TEacher, 56(6), 532-535.

Krantz, P. J., MacDuff, M. T., & McClannahan, L. E. (1993). Programming participation in family activities for

children with autism: Parents’ use of photographic activity schedules. Journal of Applied Behavior

Analysis, 26, 89-97.

Kravits, T. R., Kamps, D. M., Kemmerer, K., & Potucek. (2002). Brief report: Increasing communication skills for

an elementary-aged student with autism using picture exchange communication system. Journal of Autism

and Developmental Disorders, 32(3), 225-230.

Kuttler, S., Myles, B. S., & Carlson, J. K. (1998). The use of social stories to reduce precursors of tantrum behavior

in a student with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 13(3), 176-182.

Lovaas, I. (2003). Teaching individuals with developmental delays: Basic intervention techniques. Austin, TX:

PRO-ED, Inc.

MacDuff, G. S., Krantz, P. J., & McClannahan, L. E. (1993). Teaching children with autism to use photographic

activity schedules: Maintenance and generalization of complex response chains. Journal of Applied

Behavior Analysis, 26, 89-97.

Magiati, I., & Howlin, P. (2003). A pilot evaluation study of the picture exchange communication system (PECS)

for children with autistic spectrum disorders. Autism, 7(3), 297-320.

Marks, S. U., Shaw-Hegwer, J., Schrader, C., Longaker, T., Peters, I., Powers, F., & Levine, M. (2003). Instructional

management tips for teachers of students with autism spectrum disorders. Teaching Exceptional Children,

35(4), 50-54.

Matson, J. L., Sevin, J. A., Box, M. L., & Francis, K. L. (1993). An evaluation of two methods for increasing self-

initiated verbalizations in autistic children. Journal of Applied Beahvior Analysis, 26, 389-398.

Mayer-Johnson, R. (1981). The picture communication symbols book. Solana Beach, CA: Author.

Mayer-Johnson, R. (2000). Writing with Symbols 2000. Solana Beach, CA: Author.

Morrison, R. S., Sainato, D. M., Benchaaban, D., & Endo, S. (2002). Increasing play skills of children with autism

using activity schedules and correspondence training. Journal of Early Intervention, 25(1), 58-72.

Norris, C., & Dattilo, J. (1999). Evaluating effects of a social story intervention on a young girl with autism. Focus

on Autism and Other Disabilities, 14(3), 180-186.

Odom, S. L., Brown, W. H., Frey, T., Karasu, N., Smith-Canter, L. L., Strain, P.S. (2003). Evidence-based practices

for young children with autism: Contributions for single-subject design research. Focus on Autism and

Other Developmental Disorders, 18(3), 166-175.

Pierce, K. C., & Schreibman, L. (1994). Teaching daily living skills to children with autism in unsupervised settings

through pictorial self-management. Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis, 27, 471-481.

Powell, S. (Ed.). (2003). Speical teaching in higher education: Successful strategies for access and inclusion.

Herndon, VA: Stylus Publishing LLC.

Quill, K. A. (1997). Instructional considerations for young children with autism: The rationale for visually cued

instruction. Journal of Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, 27(6), 697-714.

Silver Lining Multimedia. (1999). Picture this… Poughkeepsie, NY: Author.

Slater, J. E., & Slater, J. M. (1999). Picture It. Guffey, CO: Author

Swaggart, B. L., Gagnon, E., Bock, S. J., Earles, T. L., Quinn, C., Myles, B. S., & Simpson, R. L. (1995). Using

social stories to teach social and behavioral skills to children with autism. Focus on Autistic Behavior,

10(1), 1-16.

Tissot, C., & Evans, R. (2003). Visual teaching strategies for children with autism. Early Child Development and

Care, 174(4), 425-433.

Twachtman, D. (1995). Methods to enhance communication in verbal children. In K. A. Quill (Ed.), Teaching

children with autism: Strategies to enhance communication and socialization (pp. 133-162). Albany, NY:

Delmar.

Vaughn, B., & Horner, H. (1995). Effects of concrete versus verbal choice systems on problem behavior.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 11, 89-92.

Wellman, H. M., Baron-Cohen, S., Caswell, R., Gomez, J. C., Swettenham, J., Toye, E., & Lagattuta, K. (2002).

Thought-bubbles help children with autism acquire an alternate to theory of mind. Autism, 6(4), 343-363.

Westwood, P. (2003). Commonsense methods for children with special eduation needs: Strategeis for the regular

classroom, (4th ed.). Independence, KY: Taylor & Francis, Inc.

Winner, M. (1993). Enhancing communication in individuals with autism through the use of pictures and word

symbols. Functional programming for people with autism: A series. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Resource

Center.

Videos:

Allen, R. D., & Dirksen, C. (2002). Using visual and behavioral cues in the home. Silver Spring, MD: Behavior

Services and Products, Inc.

Hodgdon, L. (2003). Visual strategies for improving communication: Working with autism and related

communication and behavior challenges. Troy, MI: QuirkRoberts Publishing.

Hodgdon, L. (2004). Visual strategies workshop. Primeau Productions.

Savner, J. (2001). Visual supports in the classroom. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Scholars:

Linda Hodgdon (Linda has provided video comments to accompany this module).

Websites:

Examples across all age groups

• Asperger Syndrome and Autism Strategies for Success

o http://www.dinf.ne.jp/doc/english/resource/brenda.htm

• B.L.A.S.T. education site

o http://www.blastedu.com/visual_support/

Preschool examples of visual supports

• Website showcasing TEACCH activities for preschool aged students

o http://www.preschoolfun.com/pages/teacch%20work%20jobs.htm

Elementary examples of visual supports

• The Assistive Technology Toolbox showcases software that can be utilized for creating visual supports

o http://www.warrennet.org/at/at%20toolbox/visualsupports.html

Secondary examples of visual supports

• Graphic organizers are available on a variety of websites. They can be used at any grade level, and are

typically used at the secondary level.

o http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

o http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/learning/lr1grorg.htm