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This presentation by  provides an understanding on how to create and use visuals to better support individuals' executive functioning challenges and accommodate their unique learning styles. 

Executive functions are mental skills that help the brain organize and act on information. These skills enable people to plan, organize, remember things, prioritize, pay attention and get started on tasks. They also help people use information and experiences from the past to solve current problems.

Participants will learn how to create and use visuals – photos, drawings, labels, calendars, etc. – to better support individuals' executive functioning challenges.

Participants also will discuss how to properly use a variety of different types of schedules to support transitions, to manage daily activities and to cope with unexpected change.

In addition, participants will learn to support various life skills using visuals. These skills include waiting, asking for a break, managing time, and asking for help. To support these and other skills, participants will also learn about social narratives, and discuss strategies to tailor them to the individual's needs. 

Finally, participants will discuss helpful tips for differentiating visuals, and methods for developing impactful material to be used across all settings.

For more information, contact the Special Education Department at (518) 475-6150.