Trials & Tribulations (Part 30)- Full Time Employment

It has been years since I posted and I thought I better update you as to what is going on . . .

After careful thought and deliberation, I thought others would find this interesting about our battle with Asperger Syndrome. If anyone would like to post about their trials and tribulations, please leave a link so we can read your story. :)

This is written in the third person.

M was offered a permanent job where he was interning at a few years ago. His job title is Information Systems Specialist and he seems to enjoy his job. Unfortunately, M hasn’t made any friends and keeps to himself. M still lives at home since living on his own would totally wipe out his paycheck and then some. M has though saved enough money to buy a car which is not a priority since he uses his mother’s car to get him to work (mother is a retired school teacher and she doesn’t need her car). M has also been putting money into his savings account and has several CDs. M’s parents hope he will continue to enjoy his job and maybe make friends in the future.

Teaching the How and Why of Hygiene

UPDATED 8/22/25

For some reason, hygiene is a taboo subject. I think the reason why most people feel this way is because they do not like to talk about it or teach it, and it is personal. Granted, all these reasons are founded, but it is vital for special needs children to understand how and why we do personal hygiene.



The Why of Hygiene:

1. To maintain good health, personal hygiene is necessary.
2. If you smell, look messy, clothes and body are dirty, etc. people will avoid you like the plague.
3. Maintaining good hygiene makes you feel good.
4. To have friends, a job, boyfriend/girlfriend, etc. and to maintain your relationship with them.
5. It is an effective way to prevent transmission of diseases.



There are many tactics to promote good hygiene. Here are some that might be useful.

1. Read books about good hygiene to your child or have them do coloring books or puzzles and games and even watch DVDs.

The Berenstain Bears’ Bath Book by Stan and Jan Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears’ and the Bad Habit by Stan and Jan Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears’ Get Don’t Haftas by Stan and Jan Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears’ Go To The Dentist by Stan and Jan Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears’ Go To The Doctor by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Dog Breath by Dav Pilkey

Bathtime for Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Open Wide: Tooth School Inside by Laurie Keller

Brush Your Teeth Please Pop Up by Reader’s Digest

Carabella’s Teeth by An Vrombaut

Show Me Your Smile: A Visit To The Dentist (Dora the Explorer) by Christine Ricci

Have You Ever Seen a Moose Brushing His Teeth? by Jamie McClaine

Going to the Dentist by Anne Civardi

Sesame Street Ready, Set, Brush: A Pop-Up Book by Che Rudko

Germs Are Not for Sharing by Elizabeth Verdick

Wash Your Hands by Tony Ross

Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting but...Invisible Germs by Judith Anne Rice

Take Care Of Your Teeth by Don L. Curry

The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums by Edward Miller



Good Hygiene coloring books

Hygiene Puzzles

Hygiene DVDs

pinterest.com- Hygiene Activities for Kids

thecounselingteacher.com- Easy to Teach Hygiene Activities for Kids

rayitoschools.com- Fun Personal Hygiene Games for Kids

galaxykids.ai- 5 Fun Games to Teach Your Kids about Hygiene

healthforkids.co- Have fun and learn at the same time playing our great selection of health based games, including Poop Shooter, Shine Time, Micro Doctor and more.

sesameworkshop.org- Brush Those Teeth

lingokids.com- Activities to Learn About Personal Hygiene

familiesforlife.sg- Keep Off! An Online Game To Teach Your Kids About Personal Hygiene (FREE)

yourmckinneydentist.com- 7 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Good Dental Hygiene



2. Curriculums or programs are another way of helping your child understand why we do good hygiene.

Personal Hygiene? What’s That Got to Do With Me? By Pat Crissey- This is a curriculum developed for students with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, learning and developmental disabilities, designed to help them understand how others perceive their appearance and the social implications of neglecting personal hygiene. Simple factual information is accompanied by humorous cartoons that emphasize how others view someone with poor hygiene. Step-by-step cartoons explain exactly what the student needs to do to ensure good hygiene. Quizzes and activity pages provide numerous opportunities for repetition and reinforcement of the key points. There are also hands-on activities to demonstrate why and how to perform various hygiene tasks. Several social stories are also provided, along with a set of worksheets that help students set up a daily schedule to allow time for completing necessary hygiene tasks.

atsu.edu- Creating Healthy Habits - Neat and Clean In this lesson students will learn the importance of daily cleanliness for health, how to practice daily cleanliness, and relate this information to their own

virtuallabschool.org- Staying Healthy: Proper Hygiene
The most important part of your job is to keep children safe and healthy. Hand hygiene is a simple way to prevent the spread of disease. You can encourage and model healthy habits like handwashing for young children. This lesson focuses on proper handwashing techniques for adults and children. It also addresses healthy habits and general hygiene practices for responding to children with colds, cuts and scrapes, and children who are bleeding.

lysol.com- Germs Lesson Plan For Kids

chathamcountync.gov- Several lessons of good hygiene posted for all grade levels



3. Teach your child that good hygiene is a rule that they must abide to. ASD children love rules and thrive on them. Letting them know that good hygiene is a rule that we must all do will keep them focused on maintaining good hygiene.



4. If your child is stubborn with the concept of why we bother with good hygiene, this scared straight tactic might be useful: you can show them pictures of people who did not take care of themselves and what happened to their bodies because of it. For some reason this seemed to work with my son best (he particularly was enthralled with large color pictures) and he does extremely well with his personal hygiene to this day.




The Teaching of Hygiene:

Good habits of cleanliness should be established with your child at an early age. The best way to teach your child and learn about good hygiene is for the child to see the parents do it day in and day out. A daily routine of good hygiene should also be set up and your child should be encouraged to observe it. It will then become a habit and hopefully the child will do it without too much prompting.

When teaching your child how to brush their teeth, take a bath, etc. parents must show them how to do it. Parents will do this with them at first and gradually show the child by using hand on hand technique of how to do it correctly. As the child gets the hang of it, parents will step back and prompt when necessary, give praise that is gradually decreasing, and fade back to allow the child to do it independently and without being told. With special needs children it is sometimes necessary to break the skills down into steps and make a visual schedule (pictures and/or words) for them to follow. This lets the child see what they are supposed to do, in what order, and to keep on task.

do2learn.com- How to Make a Visual Schedule
Overview, Reminder Strips, Other Layouts, Physical Variations

do2learn.com- How to Make Story Strips
Overview, Behavior, First…/Then…

do2learn.com- Personal Care Picture Cards to make your own visual schedule

usevisualstrategies.com- Scroll down to: Printable Picture Groupings and click on Hygiene Cards for toothbrushing

*You can also have your child do each and every step and take pictures of them doing it. Use these to make a personal Visual Schedule.



And to promote good hygiene, parents can use Positive Behavior Supports to help their child visualize behaviors throughout the day.

freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com- Using Behavior Charts

chartjungle.com- Daily Hygiene Chart (for younger children)

chartjungle.com- Daily Hygiene Chart (for teens)

chorecharts.net- Personal Care Charts
Personal Hygiene, Brushing Twice a Day, Tooth Care Chart

freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com- Teeth Care Charts

chartjungle.com- Brush Teeth Twice a Day Chart

chartjungle.com- Brush Teeth Three Times a Day Chart

Elopement

UPDATED 5/23/24


It is not unusual for children with autism to suddenly leave school or run out of your house without warning.

So what is a parent to do if this happens? Here are some links that might be of some help.


marcus.org- What to do when your child elopes

abtaba.com- Elopement and Autism: What To Do When Your Child Elopes

curriculumforautism.com- Elopement Behavior in Kids with Autism

relias.com- Elopement in Children With Autism

healthline.com- Elopement in Autism: What It Is and How to Prevent It

kennedykrieger.org- Elopement

awaare.org- NAA has free resources that can be downloaded here

autismspeaks.org- Wandering Prevention

pathfindersforautism.org- Wandering and Elopement At School

projectlifesaver.org- Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children with the propensity to wander due to a cognitive condition.

pathfindersforautism.org- Wandering and Elopement References

autismspeaks.org- Safety Products

specialedlaw.blogs.com- Recent Elopement in School Is a Dangerous Problem Needing Proactive Solution
How elopement should be handled in school, the student’s scheduled analyzed, equipment needed, and a good BIP in place.

adayinourshoes.com- 14 Sample Elopement IEP Goals for Autism and Other Learning Disabilities

pathfindersforautism.org- Wandering and Elopement at School
Preventative Measures, The Elopement Plan, Behavior Intervention Plan for Elopement (Example), etc.

Autism, Advocates and Law Enforcement Professionals, by Dennis Debbaudt, page 75 – 90

The Everything Parents Guide to Children with Autism, by Adelle Jameson Tilton, page 51 – 54

Stress Prevention and Strategies for ASD

UPDATED 5/14/24

Children with ASD tend to express themselves in ways that are not socially correct at times. When they are frustrated or angry they do not know how to communicate how they feel or how to calm themselves down in a meaningful way. Here are some suggestions on how to prevent stress and strategies on how to relieve it.


Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders by Jeanette McAfee

Information includes:

• Data Collection; Recognizing Stress Signals and Causes and Effects of Stress

• Stress Monitoring Stress Levels; Relaxation Techniques

• Stress Prevention

• Templates- Anger Thermometer, Emotion Scales, Stress Tracking Chart, Summary of Stress Signals, Summary of Common Stressors



books.google.com- Anger Treatment for People with Developmental Disabilities: A Theory by John L. Taylor

sheppardpratt.org- Tips for Reducing Stress in Children with Autism

autism-help.org- Stress & Autism Spectrum Disorders

rainbowtherapy.org- How to Manage Stress and Anxiety in Autism

goldencaretherapy.com- Autism Stress Relievers and Calming Strategies

autismwestmidlands.org.uk- Managing Stress and Anxiety

juliewalescounselling.co- 10 tips to reduce stress in a child with autism

abtaba.com- 7 Calming Strategies for Autism: Every Parent or Guardian Should Know

goldenstepsaba.com- Managing Anxiety And Stress With Autism

crossrivertherapy.com- 20 Calming Strategies For Kids With Autism

autismteachingstrategies.com- Filter The Anger: A hands on social skills activity to help kids with autism to handle angry verbal outburst (click on filter the upsetting thoughts kid for printable or onscreen version for teletherapy)

lianalowenstein.com- Creative Strategies for the Treatment of Anger

thehelpfulcounselor.com- 35 Ways To Help an Angry Kid

thehandyschoolcounselor.blogspot.com- Don't Be An ANGRY BIRD: Lessons on Anger Management for Kids

positiveparentingconnection.net- 6 Creative Ways To Help Children Deal with Anger

squarespace.com- Parent Guide to The Anger Thermometer & The Anger Rules

Stress Management- Stress Thermometer and how to use it

do2learn.com- What are Stress Triggers?

onestopcounselingshop.com- Dealing With Anger Counseling Activity Pack
Students often have difficulty dealing with anger in safe, appropriate ways. These activities help students to discover what anger feels like, what triggers their anger, and what they can do to cope with being angry.

pinterest.com- Stress and Anger Management (lots of great activities here!)

pinterest.com- Anger Activities for Kids

freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com- Anger Management Charts



Games

nationalautismresources.com- Stop, Relax & Think Game

google.com- Autism Relaxing Sensory Games

yourtherapysource.com- Stress Relief Games For Students

mentalhealthcenter.com- Top 10 Stress Relief Games

autismshop.com- 20 Must Have Games For Children With Autism

nationalautismresources.com- The Anger Solution Game

nationalautismresources.com- The Anger Solution Card Game

nationalautismresources.com- Coping Skills Game

nationalautismresources.com- Worry Control Game

autism-products.com- Anger Control Games

amazon.com- MAD SMARTZ: An Interpersonal Skills Card Game for Anger & Emotion Management, Social Skills; Autism Learning Material; Therapy Game for Kids and Teens

amazon.com- Mad Dragon: An Anger Control Card Game

autism-products.com- Roll A Role A Game of Anger Control

andnextcomesl.com- Free Anger Management Games For Kids (scroll down to these)

kimscounselingcorner.com- 50 Activities and Games Dealing With Anger

flourishnthrive.wordpress.com- Don’t Get Mad . . . The Anger Alternatives Game

creativetherapystore.com- TONS of anger games

Teaching Impulse Control

UPDATED 5/13/24



To stop impulsive behavior in children a parent must teach that it is wrong. A child needs to learn to control impulses, delay gratification, and respect the rights and property of others. Teaching this at an early age to children allows it to sink in much deeper and they will develop a good conscious a lot sooner. By teaching values to children they will be able to empathize and understand the effects of what they do to others. In addition, the younger child is more likely to accept their parent’s advice and values and these children are more likely to admit they did wrong when asked.

Teaching morals and manners to combat problems like lying, stealing, cheating, abusing others, etc. children will find it harder to do because they feel wrong when they act wrong. They know that their parents do not like it when they lie or do anything that is considered wrong.

Not only should you teach your child that doing these things is wrong, but also what they should do to correct what they did. Parents should teach their children how to apologize, return the item, fix what they have broken, pay the amount of the damage or the value of the item, etc.



Try teaching impulse control by using games and activities:

rudoymedicalpsychiatry.com- 10 Fun Impulse Control Activities for Kids: Building Self-Regulation Skills


thepathway2success.com- 12 Games to Practice Self-Control


mightier.com- Impulse Control Games & Activities for Kids


andnextcomesl.com- Impulse Control Games For Kids That Are Quick & Easy To Play


pathwaystopeacecounseling.com- Counseling Games for Impulse Control


lovevery.com- 5 fun games that help your 3-year-old practice impulse control


nurtureandthriveblog.com- 7 Ways to Turn Power-Struggles and Over-Excitement into Cooperation and Joy


kindergartencafe.org- 8 Easy Impulse Control Activities for Kids


wholechildcounseling.com- Activities and Videos to Teach Kids About Self-Control and Impulse Control


counselorchelsey.com- Self Control Games For Kids


theottoolbox.com- How to Teach Kids Impulse Control


getgoally.com- A Lifeline for Teens: Innovative Impulse Control Activities That Work


creativetherapystore.com- The Impulse Control Game
"Stop and think before you act." That's good advice as far as it goes. But research shows that kids with serious impulse control problems also need to learn to:
•Accept delayed gratification
•Read social cues
•Remember the benefits of impulse control
•Use positive self-talk
•Improve problem-solving skills
•Anticipate consequences
•Learn how to stop certain behaviors

These are the seven skills taught by this highly effective game. As players make their way through a maze of roads on the colorful game board, they face a series of questions: Should I take the short but hazardous route, or the safe but longer route? What might happen if I exceed the speed limit? Is the easy way the best way? Players must choose their routes carefully and anticipate the consequences of their actions.

*You can also buy this game at amazon.com


amazon.com- Remote Control Impulse Control
There are both competitive and cooperative versions for grades 1–5 and for grades 6–9. The two age groups have separate decks of cards. During the game players read brief case studies adapted from the angry behavior of real kids. Players then practice one of the three essential skills: they PAUSE and describe an additional feeling that they might have along with anger in the scenario, or they REWIND and describe a time in the past when they have been successful calming their angry feelings, or they FAST FORWARD and describe a typical angry response or behavior that might follow the scenario and the probable consequence if the angry behavior is acted on. Grades 1-9.

amazon.com- Stop, Relax & Think: A Game to Help Impulsive Children Think Before They Act
In this ever-popular board game, active, impulsive children learn motor control, relaxation skills, how to express their feelings, and how to problem-solve. The manual includes information on how the game can be used both as a diagnostic and as a treatment tool, and how behaviors learned in the game can be generalized for the home or classroom. For 2 to 6 players; Grades 1-6.

amazon.com- Stop, Relax & Think Card Game
This card game was designed by the creator of the widely praised Stop, Relax & Think Game. Players are dealt Stop, Relax & Think cards and also Stressed Out, Confused, and Discouraged cards. As they acquire more cards, they must choose different self-control skills, and they learn the value of patience and cooperating with others to achieve a goal. Grades 1-7.


Here are a few games I made that might help:

Random Acts of Kindness Children identify Random Acts of Kindness as they move around the board.

The Golden Rule- This game helps promote why someone would use proper manners and etiquette in our daily lives.

I’m Sorry- Players move around the board by apologizing correctly for things they have done wrong while other players forgive their transgressions. The players must say what they should do to correct their mistake and/or what consequences should happen to them so they will learn to take responsibility of their actions.

Resist the Temptation- The objective of the game is to resist the temptation just like Jesus did. 2 game boards to choose from!

Liar, liar pants on fire!- Here is a fun game that helps children to recognize what lying is and how to resist it.

Sink or Swim- We are not perfect and we all make mistakes. But what if we make a mistake, what do we do? Here is a game to see if you can rectify the problem and do it correctly.

Thief!- Players are given situations and they must identify whether or not they are breaking the 7th Commandment. They also must state what they are obliged to do for their sin.



*If you child tends to do things impulsively and does not think about the consequences of their actions, you need a firm consistent discipline program in place. Have clear rules and consequences that you use each time your child misbehaves and ALWAYS be consistent in following through with them.

Discipline- how parents can discipline their children

Stress Management

UPDATED 5/13/24

ASD individuals usually do not know how to express their feelings properly or know how to cope with them. When a child with ASD has problems, they act out inappropriately and it can lead to disruptive behavior at home, school, or in public places.

To combat this, establish an Anger Management Program using a thermometer to help your child learn how to recognize when they are upset and what they should do to relieve it.

There are lots of Stress Management / Feelings / Emotions Thermometers on the internet. Just Google!

Be sure to:

1. Identify the factors or triggers that lead to aggressive or unsafe behavior, and
2. Use collaborative problem solving techniques.


children.wi.gov- Feelings Thermometer, examples of what to do when they feel stressed, and how to use



Here is what I used with Monk:

Stress Thermometer- that you can print out

Autism: Interventions and Strategies for Success

Here is a paper I found that is quite informative.

inclusivechildcare.org- Autism: Interventions and Strategies for Success

SMART IEPS

The term SMART IEPs describes IEPs that are specific, measurable, use action words, are realistic and relevant, and time-limited.

S Specific
M Measurable
A Use Action Words
R Realistic and Relevant
T Time-limited

Specific

SMART IEPs have specific goals and objectives. Specific goals target areas of academic achievement and functional performance. They include clear descriptions of the knowledge and skills that will be taught and how the child’s progress will be measured. Look at these two goals. Which one is specific?

Dylan will increase study skills for academic success.
Dylan will demonstrate the following study skills: skimming written material and use reference materials in social studies class.


Measurable

SMART IEPs have measurable goals and objectives. Measurable means you can count or observe it. Measurable goals allow parents and teachers to know how much progress the child has made since the performance was last measured. With measurable goals, you will know when the child reaches the goal. Which of these two goals is measurable and observable?

Owen will improve his reading skills.
Given second grade material, Owen will read a passage of text orally at 110-130 wpm with random errors.


Action Words

IEP goals include three components that must be stated in measurable terms:

(a) direction of behavior (increase, decrease, maintain, etc.)
(b) area of need (i.e., reading, writing, social skills, transition, communication, etc.)
(c) level of attainment (i.e., to age level, without assistance, etc.)

SMART IEPs use action words like: “The child will be able to …”Which of these goals is specific, measurable and includes action words?

Betsy will decrease her anger and violation of school rules.
Provided with anger management training and adult support, Betsy will be able to remove herself from environments that cause her to lose control of her behavior so that she has no disciplinary notices.


Realistic and Relevant

SMART IEPs have realistic, relevant goals and objectives that address the child’s unique needs that result from the disability. SMART IEP goals are not based on district curricula, state or district tests, or other external standards. Which of these goals is specific, measurable and realistic?

Kelsey will demonstrate improved writing skills.
Kelsey will improve her writing and spelling skills so she can write a clear, cohesive, and readable paragraph consisting of at least 3 sentences, including compound and complex sentences that are clearly related.


Time-limited

SMART IEP goals and objectives are time-limited. What does the child need to know and be able to do after one year of special education? What is the starting point for each of the child’s needs (present levels of academic achievement and functional performance)? Time-limited goals and objectives enable you to monitor progress at regular intervals. Assume your child is in the fifth grade. Alex’s reading skills are at the early third grade level. Here is a specific, measurable, time-limited goal that tells you what Alex can do now and what he will be able to do after one year of special education:

Present level of performance: Given third grade material, Alex reads 50-70wpm with 4-6 errors.

Annual goal: Given fifth grade material, Alex will read 120 wpm with only random errors.

To ensure that Alex meets his goal, we will measure his progress at nine-week intervals (4 times during the school year).

After 9 weeks, given third grade material, Alex will read 110 to 120 wpm with 1-3 errors.

After 18 weeks, given fourth grade material, Alex will read 70-100 wpm with 1-3 errors.

After 27 weeks, given fifth grade material, Alex will read 70-100 wpm with 1-3errors.

At the end of the year, Alex will read 120 wpm with only random errors.


Source: readingrockets.org

Parent IEP Attachment

UPDATED 5/7/24

If you ever have any concerns, what is being taught, methodology, etc. back it up with data (teacher and parent observations, report cards, tests, books and papers, doctor suggestions, teacher and parent notes to each other, child’s classroom and homework papers, etc.). Write a Parent IEP Attachment and asked that it be included with your child’s IEP.


IDEA considers the parent input to the meeting as important. Therefore you can request that the Parent Attachment be included as part of your official input to the official IEP document. Source: wrightslaw.com

Prior Written Notice (20 U.S.C. section 1415(b)(3)) clearly states that concerns and requests made by the parents must be accepted or rejected — and that the IEP team must list the reasons for accepting or rejecting the parent’s proposal. 34 CFR Section 300.503
Source: wrightslaw.com


nseai.org- A Template For A Parent Letter Of Attachment (scroll down to these)
What To Include
How Long It Should Be
When Do You Use A Parent Letter of Attachment

adayinourshoes.com- How To Write a Parent Concerns Letter for your IEP that Gets Noticed | Templates

How to Use a "Parent IEP Attachment"- by Judy Bonnell, Parent Advocate

Here's a simple tool you can use to document your requests, decisions made on your requests, and the reasons provided for these decisions. Parent Advocate Judy Bonnell designed the IEP Attachment to make the IEP process a little more "parent friendly" and help keep the IEP Team on track.




What if the school still doesn’t allow you to include your attachment to the IEP?

wrightslaw.com gives you a great step-by-step strategy on how to get your school to include your attachment as part of the IEP.

Potty Mouth

UPDATED 5/7/24






Having a child that has a potty mouth is not cute, funny, or cool. It is down right embarrassing because sometimes your child chooses to let loose some cursing at the most inopportune moments. So what’s a parent to do?










nationwidechildrens.org- What to Do When Your Child Swears

health.harvard.edu- What to do when your child swears

raisingchildren.net.au- Swearing: preschoolers

today.com- 6 ways to keep your kid from cursing

raisingchildren.net.au- Swearing: school-age children and pre-teens

empoweringparents.com- “F— You, Mom!” How To Stop Your Child From Cursing in Your Home

verywellfamily.com- How to Appropriately Discipline a Child for Swearing



Positive Behavior Supports

Another way of helping your child or teen to stop having a potty mouth is have a behavior contract which is a very useful tool for teaching responsibility as well. Have an agreement with your child and write it down. Having it written down the parents do not need to nag or argue with their child. Your child clearly understands what they are supposed to do and their part of the bargain. Make sure this goal is attainable or the child will become frustrated and not want to participate. This agreement is then transferred onto a chart specifying what you want your child to do during the week. It will also help to keep your child focused on their goal and it will reinforce good behavior.

Make a chart that rewards good behavior and incentives that they really like (time on the computer or TV, small toy, treat, etc.) Establish the amount of points they have to earn to receive various rewards in advance and put it on the chart. Post the chart where your child can see it. A posted chart is a good visual reminder to be consistent.

Example of goal: Tommy will use appropriate/proper language for 60 minutes.

When your child does not curse for 60 minutes, put a mark, sticker, etc. on the chart (chart is divided into hours). At the end of the day, both of you review the chart together and add up the number of points to see what reward your child has earned.

Make a new chart when your child’s abilities increase to promote good behavior and have it a collaboration with your child. (Example: Tommy will use appropriate/proper language for 2 hours.)

greenlight.com- How to make and use a behavior chart for kids

Using Behavior Charts- There are also behavior charts to print out on the left.

raisingchildren.net.au- Reward charts: positive behaviour strategy

steppingstonetherapy.org- How to Make a Behavior Chart that Actually Works

smartkidswithld.org- Behavior Chart Dos and Don’ts