How to Use a Countdown Board
We’re big fans of visual supports and strategies that help individuals with AAC needs have a clear understanding of what is being expected of them. This video demonstrates a simple countdown board (called a visual timer here) that is used to show the AAC learners how much they need to do before moving onto another activity. Sue King, the teacher who made this video and blogs at TeacherSpace, did a great job of clearly explaining how to use a countdown board.
We also love the prAACtical way that Ms. King individualizes the countdown board based on a learner’s individual interests. We’re ready to make some based on coffee, or maybe chocolates of the world. Who’s in?
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: countdown board, positive behavioral supports, visual support
This post was written by Carole Zangari
3 Comments
Thanks for promoting my video and for your kind words.
Sue 8 )
Sue, it is such a helpful video. Thank YOU for doing it and sharing it with the world. Please keep us posted on your work either here or on our PrAACtical AAC Facebook page.
Great video! Thanks for sharing it. http://thoughtsaboutaac.weebly.com/3/post/2013/05/countdown-board-love.html is my own blog post on countdown boards, partially inspired by this one. I’ve got some Boardmaker templates for download too.