The Power Card Strategy is a visual support to help kids understand their social world (Gagnon, 2001). The Power Card uses a student’s special interest/character/hero to help make sense of routines, social situations, and unwritten social rules. The Power Card may be used to teach a variety of skills. It is a proactive strategy (used before a difficult situation occurs) and works through motivation. Visual supports rule at Lunch Buddies Plus!
I have made several Power Cards in the last couple of weeks for a variety of goals. (Click on the link for a better view)
Safety is an issue for some of my young students. Self-monitoring in the classroom is an issue for some of my older (2nd and 3rd grade) students. Keep in mind that sometimes a strategy works like magic the first time it’s used, but often, time and consistency are the keys to success.
References
Gagnon, E. (2001). Power cards: Using special interests to motivate children and youth asperger syndrome and autism. Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
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