When do I use symbols?
Good practice and helpful hints about accessible information and using symbols to support communication, learning and access.
Visual Resources and Timetables
A great way to introduce symbols into the classroom and home.
Visual Resources, Why and How - a practical guide which clearly explains why and how to use visual strategies developed by Kirby Woods.
Visual Schedules, Pinterest board - compiled by Comm Greenhouse with over 80 pins on creating, implementing and sharing visual schedules.
Visual Schedules 411- ideas and things to consider when starting with visual schedules created by Carole Zangari
Visual Schedules, Pinterest board - compiled by Comm Greenhouse with over 80 pins on creating, implementing and sharing visual schedules.
Visual Schedules 411- ideas and things to consider when starting with visual schedules created by Carole Zangari
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Accessible Information
Before you add symbols make sure the information you are presenting is accessible.
Making Information Easier - a guide on making information more accessible through a number of means including symbols created by Mencap Through the Maze.
Making Written Information Easier to Understand - a practical and well presented document on creating accessible information created by Belinda Reilly, Speech & Language Therapy, Northants Healthcare NHS
Accessible Information- a PDF information sheet about using plain language throughout your documentation by the Sensory Trust.
Keeping Text Simple - an interesting blog post from experienced SLT, Language is Hear to Say.
Making Written Information Easier to Understand - a practical and well presented document on creating accessible information created by Belinda Reilly, Speech & Language Therapy, Northants Healthcare NHS
Accessible Information- a PDF information sheet about using plain language throughout your documentation by the Sensory Trust.
Keeping Text Simple - an interesting blog post from experienced SLT, Language is Hear to Say.
Adding Symbols
Guidelines and things to think about when adding symbols to text.
Effective Symbol Use - brief guidelines for symbolising your symbol supported content by Widgit Software.
Guide to Symbols- a comprehensive guide taking you through the different methods of symbolisation and practical advice on achieving good symbolised content by Widgit Software.
Symbols 101 - Part One, Part Two, Part Three - thought provoking blog posts by SEN ICT on the impact of using symbols and the choices we make when using them.
Guide to Symbols- a comprehensive guide taking you through the different methods of symbolisation and practical advice on achieving good symbolised content by Widgit Software.
Symbols 101 - Part One, Part Two, Part Three - thought provoking blog posts by SEN ICT on the impact of using symbols and the choices we make when using them.
