What type of schedule does the student need to independently arrive on time for each activity? Does the student need only a daily schedule, or does he also need a weekly/monthly calendar, in order to record such future events as job interviews, appointments, and social engagements? Is he more likely to utilize a written schedule (housed in a day planner, agenda) or an electronic schedule (housed in a mobile device)?
The student might need simple bell schedule cards for every different schedule at the school. These might include early release, late start, exam schedule, home room, and assemblies. This would clarify the start time for each class or activity so the student could see the different start times. Below are two examples:
Regular schedule: |
Exam Schedule: |
The student might need a written schedule for the job site specifying arrival time, but also giving times for break and lunch. Below is one example:
8:00 Arrive/Clock in |
Below is a blank weekly calendar, as well as a blank monthly calendar that may be appropriate for use by some students:
How will the student interact with his schedule to ensure that he is consistently using and referencing it? Will he check items off? Is the schedule available to the student at all times? If not, what adjustments should you make to ensure its accessibility?
What additional cues (e.g. time durations, highlighting, reminders) might you add to the schedule to clarify expectations and activities?
If the student is more likely to arrive late for particular events, consider how you might use cues to visually emphasize that event. Include start times for each event. For work situations, include a visual reminder cue to “clock in,” next to the designated arrival time. Also, break and lunch return times might need to be highlighted as a visual reminder to arrive back on time. (Refer to such topics as Work Breaks for other information.)
In order to align this intervention topic area with the unique needs of the student, do you need to create a schedule in the View2do program?
