5 Visual Supports To Enhance Classroom Routines, Communication, and Behavior Management

Presented by Trish Friedlander, SLP, M.Ed

1 HOUR | SELF-PACED | NON-INTERACTIVE |  RECORDED JUNE 2025

In this engaging one-hour virtual webinar, educators will explore 5 actionable visual supports to enhance classroom routines, communication, and behavior management for young children. Participants will learn how tools like visual schedules, first/then boards, choice boards, transition cues, and core boards can reduce anxiety, support skill development, facilitate communication skills and promote independence. The session includes practical examples, easy implementation strategies, and interactive discussions to ensure participants leave equipped to use these strategies immediately. This workshop is ideal for educators looking for effective, inclusive methods to support all learners, including those with communication or behavioral challenges. This course is for Early Childhood Teachers, Therapists, and other Professionals who work with young children.

DISCLOSURES [TRISH FRIEDLANDER]

Financial Disclosures –  TRISH FRIEDLANDER has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

Nonfinancial Disclosures - TRISH FRIEDLANDER has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Get access to this course for 6 months and obtain a CEU certificate for $19.

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Objectives

 

The participants will be able to…

1. Describe the role of visual supports are and their role in assisting young children with routines, transitions, and communication.


2. Identify the key types of visual supports and their specific functions in supporting young children.


3. Explain why visual supports reduce anxiety, promote skill development, and help with managing behavior in the classroom.


4. Develop strategies for implementing visual supports to enhance classroom routines, transitions, and communication.

Agenda


1. Key Principles of Sensory Integration

 
2, Sensory Processing Needs & Challenges


3. Effective Strategies & Interventions

 
DURATION: 1 HOUR

This Webinar Offers The Following CE Certificate/Credits

1.0 CTLE CONTACT HOURS

New York State Education Department, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)
Provider Code #23394
Approval Period: 3/29/22 - 3/29/2027

Young Child Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved sponsor of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.

1.0 NYSED SW CONTACT HOURS

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work (NYSED SW)
Provider Code #0365
Approval Period: 8/31/25 - 8/31/28

Young Child Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. Social work professionals should contact their regulatory board to confirm course approval for continuing education credits.

1.0 NYSED OT CONTACT HOURS

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work (NYSED SW)
Provider Code #0365
Approval Period: 8/1/24- 7/31/27

 New York State Board for Occupational Therapy Continuing Competency Hours   Young Child Learning is an approved Continuing Education Provider by the New York State Board for Occupational Therapy. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. Occupational therapist professionals should contact their regulatory board to confirm course approval for continuing education credits.

1.0 ASWB CE CREDITS (BEGINNER LEVEL)

Association of Social Work Boards
(ASWB)
Provider Code #1366
Approval Period: 3/30/22-3/30/28

Young Child Learning, #1366, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/30/22-3/30/28. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 General continuing education credits.

1.0 NASP CE CREDITS

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Provider Code #1111
Approval Period: 4/1/23 - 4/1/28

This workshop provides NASP CPD credit for school psychologists.  Young Child Learning is approved by NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) to offer continuing education for school psychologists.  Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program.  Contact Young Child Learning with any questions or concerns at (212) 787-9700 ext. 3330 or via email at [email protected].  

 

This program is offered for  0.1 ASHA CEUS (Introductory Level)

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

ASHA Certification Maintenance Standards require that all certificate holders (CCC-A and CCC-SLP) must accumulate 30 Certificate Maintenance Hours (CMHs) of professional development during each 3-year certification maintenance interval in order to maintain their ASHA Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCC).

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How to obtain your certificate:

  • You MUST watch all the video lessons. Afterwards, you will automatically be given access to the post-test and the evaluation form. 

  • You MUST pass the post-test (75% passing grade). You are able to take the test multiple times until you pass. 

  • You MUST answer and submit the evaluation form. 

You will receive your certificate within 48 hours after fulfilling the above requirements via email.

For ASHA, your CE Credits will be reflected on your CE Registry account within 45 days after you fulfill the above requirements, and after we send your registration info to their team.

Speakers' Biography

Trish is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience helping young children improve their communication skills. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Ithaca College, a Master of Education in Elementary Education from SUNY Plattsburgh, and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Georgia State University. Trish’s passion lies in early intervention and preschool, providing speech therapy in homes, schools and daycare settings. She has also delivered trainings for educators helping integrate communication, language, visual supports and literacy into classrooms. During the pandemic, Trish began creating therapy resources, which she now shares through Teachers Pay Teachers, supporting fellow SLPs with time-saving tools. Based in the Adirondacks, Trish loves skiing, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her dog and chickens. She’s excited to share strategies to make your work with young learners more effective and enjoyable!

Host's Biography

Dr. Scott Mesh is the Director of Young Child Learning and the CEO and Co-Founder of Los Niños Services which serves 2,000 young children with special needs each year through homecare and center services. He is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with young children and their families and is an expert on assessing young children for developmental disabilities and autism. He has helped thousands of parents over the years make the transition to gaining help for their children through early childhood special education services. He is a leader in early childhood development and working effectively with parents.
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