[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Research shows that there is a strong correlation between language disorders and behaviour. When an individual is experiencing a language difficulty, having trouble understanding what is being said or having difficulty expressing their thoughts and ideas, they feel frustrated and may display inappropriate or excessive behaviour.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Behavioural supports are personalized visual aids and strategies designed to reduce or eliminate undesired behaviours by improving communication and comprehension while reducing anxiety. They focus more on what can be done to change behaviour rather than the behaviour itself or its impact.  They assist an individual to express themselves, understand, clarify expectations, motivate them to learn and increase their self-esteem.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1352″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2169″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Behaviours which benefit from the use of behavioural supports include but are not limited to:” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]

✓  Hitting ✓  Grabbing onto people ✓  Pushing  ✓  Throwing things ✓  Biting ✓  Scratching ✓  Spitting ✓  Hurting self or others ✓  Tearing things or destroying property ✓  Sexually expressive behaviours ✓  Negativism

✓  Kicking ✓  Pacing / Wandering ✓  Trying to get to a different place ✓  Eating / Drinking inappropriate substances ✓  Hiding / Hoarding ✓  Performing repetitious mannerisms ✓  General restlessness ✓  Screaming ✓  Cursing ✓  Repetitive sentences or questions

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Visual aids and strategies provide positive reinforcement for the desired behaviour. Using behavioural supports such as a daily schedule, first/then board, timer, token board, task list and social scripts routines and expectations become clearer, communication skills improve and reactions of the individual are modified.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]RELATED LINKS:

behaviouralsupportsontario.ca
hnhblhin.on.ca
centraleast.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca
seniorscarenetwork.ca
hnhb.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca
autismcanada.org
autismontario.com
autism.net
autismspeaks.ca
autismsocietycanada.ca
ninds.nih.gov

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Join The Conversation” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Are you supporting an individual with   behaviour?  What is the most challenging behaviour you deal with? Leave me a comment here, and join the conversation on Facebook where I asked, “The most challenging behaviour I is _____________.”

[/vc_column_text][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-down” size=”xl” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Workshop Presentation – Visual Aids and Strategies” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Contact Vizually Speaking today to learn how Visual Aids and Strategies can decrease the undesired behaviour(s), improve communication, promote independence and increase self-confidence. Through our dynamic presentation you will:

✓  Uncover the importance of using Visual Aids and Strategies.

✓  Discover the benefits of Visual Aids and Strategies.

✓  Learn how to overcome communication barriers.

✓ Promote independence and decrease undesired behaviours.

✓  Be introduced to NEW resources.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”SIGN UP TODAY!” style=”custom” custom_background=”#25c5ed” custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css_animation=”flipInX” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fvizuallyspeaking.ca%2F2758-2%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2145″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” title=”EVERYONE benefits from Visual Aids!”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Vizually Speaking understands that finding time in today’s high demanding world to create visual aids and strategies can be a great challenge. Vizually Speaking is committed to collaboratively work together providing a step by step support, assisting in the development and implementation of individualized visual aids and strategies. For a FREE consultation contact us today.

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