Visual Strategies

The Book

Written for teachers, parents and carers, and professionals, it introduces a wide range of simple yet effective strategies that can make communication, learning, and emotional regulation easier and more accessible for every child.

From communication boards to emotional regulation scales and beyond, this book offers step-by-step guidance on how and when to use each approach. With over thirty visual support ideas explained in concise, easy-to-follow sections, Visual Strategies is designed to help practitioners build confidence and consistency in their use of visuals across everyday routines and classroom practice.

About the author

With over 30 years’ experience, Kirby Woods has trained and worked as a nursery nurse (N.N.E.B.) before embarking on training and working as a primary school teacher - B.Ed. (Hons), specialising in Early Years and the Creative Arts. She holds post-graduate diplomas in the areas of SLCN and Autism and has completed the NPQSL. 

Throughout her career, Kirby has always been passionate about the use of visual support to empower, engage and enable all children and young people. She continues to encourage those who support children and young people to stay open-minded and adopt a ‘give-it-a-go’ approach when considering using visual support.