Some students develop prompt dependence. They are accustomed to being told what to do and waiting for that prompt, even though they know what to do. Some students are …
Visual Self-Management Program
Visual Self-Management Programs to Increase Independence, Reverse A Habit, Develop Self-Control and Extend Tolerance Introductory Article Race To The Finish …
The Credit Program
Check charts are probably the most familiar behavior management tool to school staff and parents. In response to disruptive behavior, poor work habits, lack of …
Visual Systems to Increase Motivation and Support Better Decision Making
Many children, especially emotionally troubled children (e.g., anxiety, depression, chronic stress, anger management), children with autism spectrum disorder or …
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Two Self-Control Programs
Some students are told several times throughout a class period to pay attention, to stay in their seat, to stop talking, etc. With these students we already know one …
Tolerance Extending Contingency Programs
A “First/Then” card is used to show students what they need to do first, before they may engage in the activity they prefer (“first put the puzzles away, then you may …
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Race To The Finish Independence And Work Habits Program
Race To The Finish is an independence program used for younger students (grades K –3) or less capable (e.g., IQ approx. < 80) older students (see the I Can Do It …
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Match the Pace Independence Program
Match The Pace is a visually supported independence program used for students in grades K –8. There are many students who have trouble finishing their independent work …
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Introduction to Visual Self-Management Programs to Increase Independence
Some students are told several times throughout a class period to complete their work, to follow directions, to pay attention, to stay in their seat, to stop talking, …
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I Can Do It – Independence Program
Some children don’t want to do anything on their own and they wait for the teacher to walk them through all their work. Maybe they lack confidence or they have a sense …









