Visual supports provide expectations for your child(ren), increase on-task behavior, and promote independence. First-Then Board is a visual support that motivates your child to engage in a less preferred activity. This is also used with a child who often ask for what he/she wants and what he/she wants to do. HOW TO USE IT?
item/activity under "Then" on the Board, without having your child make a choice. 2. Place the visual of an activity that you want your child to do under "First" on the board. 3. Show your child the First-Then Board, point to the symbols, and say “First (Activity 1), then (Activity 2)”. If your child resists or gets off task, show him/her the card again and repeat this phrase. 4. When the first activity is done, show your child the First-Then Board again and say “(Activity 1) finished!” while pointing at the first visual on the card. Then point to the second activity and say “Now, (Activity 2).” 5. Begin Activity 2 immediately. Tips:
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