All Things Visual: Dr. Howard Shane (2006)

About Howard Shane - Director, Communication Enhancement Center, Children's Hospital Boston

Howard Shane received an MA in speech pathology / audiology from the University of Massachusetts and a PhD in speech pathology from Syracuse University. He is a Fellow of the American Speech and Hearing Association and the recipient of the Goldenson Award for Innovations in Technology from United Cerebral Palsy Association.

SET-BC had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Howard Shane's visit to Vancouver in February 2006.  Dr. Shane presented on 'all things visual' to an audience of 100+ educators on his recent work that focuses on the use of Visual Screen Displays for communication and communication growth for persons with autism spectrum disorders. 

Dr. Howard Shane proposed a framework that considers three forms of visual supports for persons within the ASD population including:

• Visual Expressive Mode (VEM): Visual supports used for the purpose of expressive communication.
• Visual Organizational Mode (VOM): Visual supports used to represent the organization of an activity, routine, script, or schedule.
• Visual Instructional Mode (VIM): Visual supports used as an alternative to or in conjunction with spoken or written language. The intent is to enhance instruction by incorporating a visual element that complements or substitutes for spoken language.

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Key Publications

• Shane HC et al. Communication disorders primer for pediatric otolaryngology. in: Pediatric otolaryngology: principles and practice pathways. Wetmore H, Muntz M, McGill T. editors. New York: Thieme; 1999
• Caves K, Shane HC, DeRuyter F. Connecting AAC devices to the world of information technology. Assistive Technology 2002; 14: 81-8
• Shane HC, Peak-Oliveira K. Progressive neurological diseases and AAC: functional solutions. Team Rehabilitation 998; 9: 22-24.