I have tried 12309 different ways to manage behavior and set clear visuals for my students over the past four years. I cannot express how much a simple token board has increased student participation and success in my therapy room. During my CF year, I remember a specific student whom I couldn't get to come into my room and sit down without rummaging through all the books on my bookshelf first. I had had enough so I requested that a para-professional from her classroom come and help me manage the impulsiveness and actually get some work done. It was like magic. As soon as the para-professional walked in and noticed the student demonstrating non-compliant behavior, she whipped out her favorite book "Frozen" and the student sat down. The customized blue token board was hers. She got to earn three Elsa tokens and then had 2 minutes to flip through her book.
This might seem like a "DUH Mrs. Lacee" moment, but as a first year SLP, I hadn't yet realized how impactful a simple token board could be to a student. I truly believe customized token charts work wonders and the students enjoy having something "just for them." If you need a set of token boards or want to try them out, click here to see my bundle pack and click here for a FREE token board.
I hope everyone has a great week!
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