Types of Resource Support At Accessible Adulthood
We strive to create resources that can assist many different types of adult learners. For that reason, our resources feature different types of support to teach each concept.
We offer 3 different levels of resource supports, including Text, Icons, and Pictures.
In order to select the best resource for your learner’s needs, let’s dive into the reasoning behind each type of support.
Text Support
Text support is written directions and explanations.
Text supported resources are helpful for learners who:
- Read and understand simple sentences
- Need more detail in their instructions
- Do not want icons or pictures on items that may be hanging or used in their home
Icon Support
Icon support uses line drawings or “clip art” type visuals in addition to simple text. These images help represent the meaning conveyed in the text, but are more general than a real picture, and can be used across more settings. However, there may not be a “perfect” icon for every concept so learners should be able to understand more abstract images.
Icon-supported resources are helpful for learners who:
- Have difficulty comprehending written text
- Can generalize concepts
- Are able to understand and interpret more abstract images
- Could be distracted by details of real images that do or do not apply to them
Picture Support
Picture support involves using real pictures, either stock images or personal photos. When creating these resources at Accessible Adulthood, we offer stock photos as well as customizable forms for you to add your own, more specific pictures.
Picture-supported resources are helpful for learners who:
- May not read written text
- Need very specific examples
- Like the image to match exactly the product/situation they will see (as can be done through our blank, customizable options)
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Different types of learners need different levels support for learning new concepts. There is no one-level of support that meets everyone’s needs.
We hope to assist you in finding the perfect resource to continue to grow your learner’s level of independence!
When searching our resources, you can filter by the level of support.
