Action card guides
Simple guides for caregivers making action cards for the first time.
What are action cards? How to make a visual scheduleAction cards show one task per card with a picture. Learn why a visual schedule is easier to follow, plus steps and examples for making one at home.
ABA principles: 4 ideas to use in daily routinesThe basics of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) in plain words: break tasks down, show them first, help then step back, and reward right away in routines.
Task analysis: breaking routines into small stepsWhen "brush your teeth" is too much, break it down. Use task analysis to turn brushing, dressing and handwashing into action card steps, with examples.
How to choose rewards: small, right away, decided aheadHow to choose a reward for finishing a routine: pick small rewards you can give right away, use a sticker or star reward chart, and fade rewards over time.
Making a morning routine chart for schoolA morning routine chart for school days that means fewer "hurry up"s. How to set the order, what to do the night before, and action card examples.
ADHD and routines: make the order visibleWhen tasks get forgotten or your child drifts off midway, making the order visible can help. How to make an ADHD routine chart with a visual schedule.
Developmental disabilities and a daily schedule: show it ahead in picturesHow to show the day ahead in pictures for kids with developmental disabilities or autism: making a picture schedule, handling changes, and examples.
Homework routine: start one step at a timeWhen your child hesitates over homework, make starting easier before cutting the amount. A homework routine for learning disabilities and slow learners.
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