Using Visual Supports to Teach Essential Skills

A practitioner guide and in-session reference for using visual supports across four skill areas: self-advocacy, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and the foundational science behind why visuals work.

Designed to live in your session bag — flip to the chapter you need, use the decision tables to match what you're seeing to the right strategy, and check the tip boxes for quick in-session reminders.

What You'll Learn

• Why visuals work and when to use them — including a verbal-only vs. visual-support comparison
• How to teach self-advocacy across the lifespan using four printable visual tools
• The Brain Team characters for all 8 executive functioning skills and when to reach for each
• The difference between teaching regulation (proactive) and supporting regulation (in the moment)
• Four co-regulation strategies and three printable regulation visuals matched to different moments
• A quick decision guide: match what you're seeing in session to the right strategy or visual at a glance

Who Is This For

Behavior staff who work directly with learners and want a practical, session-ready reference for translating visual support strategies into everyday practice.

Access this resource as part of your BIP Visualized subscription.