10 Behavior Supports I use in my class

# 1 Critical Communication Cards

Critical Communication Cards – I use these to teach new skills such as requesting “break please”, “help” and “wait” self -management strategies

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#2 Social Stories

Social Stories – These help my students understand how to behave or respond in a particular situation using a visual guide describing various social interactions, situations, behaviours, skills or concepts

#3 Visual Folder Supports

Visual folder supports – A place for my students to keep all their daily and most used visuals all in one place, ideal for quick support.

#4 Self Regulation Tools

. Self regulation tools – I’ve made tools individually accessible for my students to use in a handy little booklet.

#5 First and Then Strategies

First and Then – By using this strategy my students know what they must complete before having what they want, it also provides structure in their behaviour support plans.

#6 Token Economy Rewards

Token Economy – A powerful method of strengthening new skills and behaviours, The tokens are a way of “paying” my students for completing tasks and then they can be used to trade for desired activities or items they choose.

#7 Communication Binder

Communication Binder – My students can use their Daily Binders to aid Communication throughout the day and support them with any frustration or anxiety they may feel.

#8 Daily Visuals

Daily Visuals – A selection of visuals for Speech Therapy, Special Education and Autism to support communication in the classroom and at home.

#9 Token or Ticks Cards

Token or ticks – Point cards for some of my students to earn ticks for preferred behaviour.

#10 Daily Planner

Daily Planner – This Support folder is a place for my student to keep track of the days of the week, check their schedule, ask for task items they may need and support behavior before it arises.