Symbolic Development Guide

Description:

Understand how learners process visual information and how to select the right visual supports with my Symbolic Development Guide. Created by a specialist Speech and Language Therapist, this ND-affirming resource explores how individuals learn to interpret visual information over time moving from concrete real objects to abstract written words and symbols.

Designed for educators, speech and language therapists, and parents, this guide provides a clear developmental hierarchy to help you tailor visual supports (such as objects of reference, photographs, symbols, and line drawings) to match an individual’s unique processing level. Inside, you will find a comprehensive breakdown of why different learners require varied visual systems, a clear hierarchy guide ranging from the most concrete to the most abstract, and practical insights for tailoring visual timetables and communication boards.