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These boards are structured to show a child their entire day at a glance (morning, afternoon & night time) so are perfectly suited for children that need to see what is happening at every step throughout their day. Use either the TBM symbol cards provided and / or your own photos to familiarise a child with their daily routine and assist the caregiver to communicate it visually to them.
When used correctly, these boards create a daily structure / routine which can help children (especially those with autism, and other additional needs) to know what to expect, understand what is happening next and move smoothly from one activity to another. This can help to reduce a child’s anxiety and meltdowns as well as improving their understanding.
** These routine boards are designed to be used vertically OR horizontally and can be stuck to the wall using 3M strips (provided)
How should you use our Routine Boards?
This simple but effective visual schedule can be used to give a child routine and structure throughout the day and improve communication between a caregiver and the child, leading to less frustration when transitioning between tasks.
They can rest against any side / shelf / surface or be fixed to the wall using the 3M strips provided.
- Choose up to 12 symbols or photos of what is happening throughout the day – this can be a routine for the morning / afternoon / evening or all three.
- Insert these symbols / photos into the pockets in the correct order.
- Show the child the board with symbols / photos visible and point to the first one in the routine sequence. Speak slowly and clearly – tell them what they are going to do now.
- When the activity is complete, praise your child and tell them its finished. Then take the pocket off the front and stick it to the back of the board so it can no longer be seen.
- Move on to the next pocket and repeat steps 1-4 above.
(Note: You can use your own drawings, photos, visual symbols as well as the TBM symbols that are supplied)
Remember to be patient and consistent with your message and follow through on exactly what is on the board – ALWAYS – so the child learns to trust it as a tool.
