Updated February 2026
Visual Timers and Special Education Classrooms
Workshop Presentation - Visual Aids and Strategies
EVERYONE benefits from Visual Aids!
Contact Vizually Speaking today to learn how customized Visual Aids and Strategies can decrease undesired behaviour(s), improve communication, promote independence, and increase self-confidence. Through our dynamic presentation, you will:
✓ Uncover the importance of using customized Visual Aids and Strategies.
✓ Explore the wide range of benefits of customized Visual Aids and Strategies.
✓ Learn practical ways to overcome communication barriers.
✓ Support independence and decrease undesired behaviours.
✓ Access NEW and valuable resources.
Understanding the abstract concept of time can be frustrating and confusing for many individuals. While reading a clock may show that it is 10:00, understanding how long ten minutes actually feels is very different.
For individuals who struggle with elapsed time, visual timers make time concrete and meaningful. Seeing time pass—such as a red disk gradually disappearing or numbers counting down digitally—helps individuals anticipate what comes next, manage expectations, and feel more in control.
EVERYONE benefits from Visual Aids!
Use Timers for:
✓ Cleary showing the length of work or communication expectations.
✓ Easing stressful transitions, tasks or by showing “how much longer”.
✓ Assisting in promoting breaks.
✓ Increasing tolerance in non-preferred activities.
✓ Helping visitors and new caregivers stick to the family routine.
✓ Increasing confidence and independence.
✓ Encouraging natural talents like visual thinking.
Visual timers are especially helpful for:
✓ Transitions (e.g., finishing a preferred activity and moving to the next task)
✓ Waiting periods (appointments, turn-taking, lining up)
✓ Completing tasks or homework
✓ Therapy sessions or classroom activities
✓ Daily routines (getting ready in the morning, mealtime, bedtime)
✓ Reducing anxiety during unfamiliar or stressful situations
By making time visible, visual timers support independence, reduce frustration and undesired behaviours, and promote success across home, school, work, and community environments—aligning with Vizually Speaking’s commitment to customize, practical visual aids that improve quality of life.
EVERYONE benefits from Visual Aids!
Vizually Speaking understands that finding time in today’s highly demanding world to create customized visual aids and strategies can be a great challenge. Vizually Speaking is committed to working collaboratively, providing step-by-step support and assisting in the development and implementation of customized visual aids and strategies.
Contact us today for your FREE consultation.
