Routines, Breaks & Visual Schedules

Planning Classroom Routines That Support Students with Regulation

What are some simple ways to work regulation strategies into your school day? Think of this as being proactive rather than reactive.

Utilize Visual Schedules to promote routine and predictability

For information on the importance of Rules and Routines for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and tips for implementing these, see the following videos:

https://www.unl.edu/asdnetwork/virtual-strategies/rules-and-routines 

Another excellent website for visuals is www.do2learn.com





This video explains how to create visual schedules.

Find free downloadable templates here: 

https://www.canucksautism.ca/training-community-engagement/recreation/ 

Plan for breaks and opportunities for different types of movement each day.

Classroom Resource: Body Break Flip Cards

Body breaks - Flip Cards.pptx

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