When having to research past event cards for students with Autism, I had no idea what I was looking for. I had worked in an Autistic Support class for two years and have never heard of the term "Past Event Cards". While researching, I realized that I have used them before and are basically a picture schedule with PECTS that tell the student what is coming next, and what has already been done. I have also seen a take home paper that includes what the student's schedule is, what their special was, what they had to eat, if they felt happy/sad in the morning and in the afternoon. This is so that parents have an idea of what goes on in their child's day. I know this is particularly relevant for students in an ABA classroom because most students are non-verbal, and this is the only way teachers can communicate the student's day with the parents, besides making a phone call.
Although I do not plan to work in an ABA classroom, I can see how this communication device would be particularly useful especially when trying to stay in communication with parents at home.
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteI love how you showed an example of the past event cards. I have used these a lot in my experience, and have found them to be extremely helpful with special needs children. Great job!