If your looking for an individual Behavior System, then this Visual Schedule, Token Board and First Then strategy, are all in this Behavior Support Folder. This Visual Schedule combination make behavior expectations clear and manageable.
Ideal for special education teachers, behavior therapists, this folder brings together the most effective visual supports in one place!
WHATS INCLUDED:
* Visual Schedule– with activity visuals to follow throughout the day.
* First Then Board – Help students understand task sequences and motivate
follow-through.
* Token Boards– Encourage positive behavior with customizable
reinforcement systems.
* Choice Boards– Promote autonomy and engagement
* Break Cards– Support self-regulation and emotional
awareness
* Printable Icons – Includes visuals for common tasks, rewards, and behavior
expectations with clear instructions.
* Editable package – Open in PowerPoint and enable editing, for you to personalise with names, motivator
choices, target behaviors and schedule visuals.
* In 2 Size Options A5 and A4
IDEAL FOR
* Autism Support
* ABA Therapy
* Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
* Classroom & Special Ed Settings
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
✔ Easy to prep and use
✔ Engaging visuals that are student-friendly
✔ Individual supports great for your behavior plans
Support students with additional needs in developing essential communication skills with this “Asking for Help” social skills narrative. Created with clear language, visual supports, and structured activities, this resource helps learners understand how and when to ask for help in a calm, appropriate, and effective way. Ideal for SEN settings, it promotes emotional regulation, independence, and functional communication skills in a supportive learning environment.
* Easy-to-read social story (kid-friendly text)
* Visual supports on every page, some detachable
* Printable with some interactive pages
* Great for whole-group lessons, small groups, or one-on-one use
* Behavior sorting game with visual cards!
These added resources helps teachers, therapists, and parents gently guide children through real-life situations where they can make good and bad choices. Great for supporting classroom expectations or helping individual students who need extra practice.
Perfect for:
Preschool and Pre-K Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Social-emotional learning (SEL) Behavior support and classroom Expectations
Why you’ll Love It: Clear visuals support comprehension Repetitive and predictable text builds confidence
In my SEN setting, I’ve been helping young learners understand personal space through a simple and engaging Adapted social skills story. This adapted narrative uses clear language, repetition and visual supports to make the concept of keeping a respectful distance from others more accessible and meaningful.
Designed with accessibility in mind, this narrative uses clear, structured language and visual supports to promote awareness of appropriate boundaries in a positive and developmentally appropriate way.
It isPerfect for:
Preschool and Pre-K Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Social-emotional learning (SEL) Behavior support and classroom Expectations
What Ive Included in this product:
✅ Easy-to-read social story (kid-friendly text)
✅Sorting behavior game with visual cards
✅ Printable with some Adaptable pages
✅ Great for whole-group lessons, small groups, or one-on-one use
This resource helps teachers, therapists, and parents gently guiding children through real-life situations where they can make safe and respectable choices. Great for supporting classroom expectations or helping individual students who need extra practice.
Why You’ll Love It: Clear visuals support comprehension Repetitive and predictable text builds confidence Easy to print, laminate, or use digitally
Start building safe habits with this friendly, visual social story your kids will love!
(And How I Use 3, 5, and 10 Token Boards to Support Every Learner)
There was a time in my classroom when motivation felt like a moving target. One student needed constant reminders, another shut down halfway through a task, and my AAC users were clearly trying to tell me something I hadn’t quite figured out yet.
Then I pulled out a token board!
Not a flashy one. Not complicated. Just a clear, visual way to show expectations, progress, and success. And honestly? It changed everything.
What Is a Token Board and Why It Works
A token board is a visual behavior support tool that helps students see their progress toward a goal. Instead of abstract reminders like “almost done” or “keep trying,” students can see how close they are to earning a reward or preferred activity.
For my Special Education students, AAC users, and visual learners, that clarity made all the difference.
Token boards support:
Positive behavior reinforcement
Task completion
Self-regulation and emotional regulation
Motivation for nonverbal and AAC users
Clear expectations in the classroom
Why I Use 3, 5, and 10 Token Boards
Not all students need the same level of support, and that’s where differentiated token boards come in.
3-token boards are my go-to for:
Early learners
Students new to behavior supports
Quick tasks and instant reinforcement
5-token boards work beautifully for:
Building stamina
Short work sessions
Transitional activities
10-token boards are perfect for:
Longer tasks
Goal-setting
Students ready for delayed reinforcement
Editable Visual Choices Matter (More Than You Think)
One of the biggest game-changers in my classroom was using editable token boards with visual choices.
When students can see their motivators, whether it’s a favorite activity, sensory break, or preferred item, engagement skyrockets. This is especially powerful for:
AAC users
Autistic students
Students with limited expressive language
Visual choices give students a voice before they even place the first token.
How Token Boards Support AAC and Special Education Classrooms
In AAC and Special Education settings, visuals are not extras. They’re access tools.
The Token board helps me:
Reduce verbal overload
Support receptive language
Create predictable routines
Reinforce communication attempts
Build independence over time
Instead of constant verbal prompting, the board does the talking. And students respond to that consistency.
A Real Classroom Win
Thoughts for other Teachers
If you’re feeling stretched, juggling behavior support, AAC needs, and a room full of learners who all need something different, start simple.
A clear token board, matched to the right level, with meaningful visual choices can turn chaos into calm and effort into progress.
Supporting young learners with autism often means creating structure, predictability, and positive reinforcement throughout the day. One of the most effective ways to do this is through visual strategies. These tools help children understand expectations, make choices, and feel successful — especially when words alone aren’t enough.
Take a look at some of the strategies I use in my classroom.
1. Visual Behavior Support Folder
A Visual Behavior Support Folder is a personalized toolkit that can travel with the child. It includes key visual supports in one place, making it easy for adults to provide guidance on the go.
What to include:
Emotion cards (happy, sad, angry, etc.)
Coping strategy visuals (deep breaths, sensory break, ask for help)
First-Then board
Mini schedule or task strip
Token board
This folder becomes the child’s go-to support system, helping them navigate routines and handle challenges with confidence.
2. Token Reward Systems
Token systems are a great way to encourage positive behavior and build motivation. Children earn tokens for meeting expectations, which they can exchange for a reward (like a favorite toy, snack, or activity).
How it works:
Choose a goal behavior (e.g., “Quiet hands” or “Follow directions”).
Let the child earn tokens (stickers, stars, smiley faces).
When the token board is full, they get their reward!
It’s simple, visual, and celebrates success — which builds self-esteem and keeps motivation high.
3. Visual Schedules
Visual schedules help children know what to expect. They reduce anxiety, increase independence, and improve transitions.
Types of visual schedules:
Daily Schedule: Shows the whole day’s routine with pictures (e.g., snack, play, circle time, home).
Mini Schedules: Break down specific routines like handwashing, getting ready, or center time.
You can use Velcro or dry-erase systems to allow flexibility and changes.
4. First-Then Boards
First-Then boards help clarify what needs to happen now and what comes next — especially helpful for non-preferred tasks.
For example:
First: Finish puzzle
Then: iPad time
This simple format helps reduce resistance and supports smooth transitions. Pairing something less preferred with something motivating is a powerful strategy for cooperation.
Visual strategies aren’t just helpful — they’re essential tools for many young learners with autism. By creating structure and reinforcing positive behavior, tools like token boards, visual schedules, and behavior support in a folder can make everyday life more manageable and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Quick Tip: Start small. Pick one tool and give it a try. Over time, you’ll see how much visual support can help your learner thrive.
