Along with break cards, choice cards are an option to help
autistic students with their communication.
Choice cards give the students options to answer a question
asked to them. This strategy gives
students independence and allows them to make their own decision leaving them
feeling empowered. Letting students make
their own decision can also improve behavior in the classroom. When presenting choices to the student,
saying it allowed lets the student hear it along with pointing to the
card. This connects the picture, sound,
and item together. When a student
decides, they point to the card they want and the teacher sticks with whatever
the student picks. Older students can
pick their choice by pointing and verbally speaking their choice.
An example of choice cards can be seen below. The teacher asks the student what they want
for snack, a pretzel or a banana.
I think these cards are a great idea for nonverbal
children. I love how they give students options and freedom to make decisions. If in the situation, I would most definitely use these in my classroom.
References:
http://lessonpix.com/articles/9/41/Choice+Cards
Mia,
ReplyDeleteI like the visuals you choose to demonstrate choice cards for students on the autism spectrum. They were very clear and made a terrific example of how they could be used in the classroom. I think for students with communication difficulties they are an easy way to incorporate AT into the classroom to meet a student's needs.