Breaks are something we all need but not all of us know how to ask for one. As i mentioned previously individuals with autism experience deficits in communication. A break card provides a student with a visual support that they can use to communicate when they need a break from something or someone. When students with autism become frustrated and do not know how to appropriately obtain a break, they may engage in challenging behaviors to communicate their need.
The above break cards could be used with little effort for an individual with autism to effectively and successfully request a break from a task they are becoming frustrated with. It could also be used when a student with autism is in a loud and overstimulating environment to request time away from it. Not only do break cards bridge communication gaps and give students the tools they need to request breaks, but they also can alleviate some problematic behaviors the student used to engage in to ask for a break.
Break cards are something I always rely on especially with nonverbal students. This gives them more control/input in their day and can potentially prevent some maladaptive behaviors.
Resources Below
https://erinoakkids.ca/getattachment/Resources/Autism/Visual-Supports/Requesting-a-Break.pdf.aspx
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