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Visual Schedule in Speech Therapy

July 30, 2017

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Most students we work with, not just those on the autism spectrum, do better with structure and predictability. Sure, curve balls happen and we need to prepare our students to handle those. But making Speech an enjoyable experience will make for easier transitions, fewer tantrums, thus, more progress.

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This year, I will be implementing use of a visual schedule. I bought this small bus sign from the Target Dollar Spot. (Read more about how I’m using other Target finds here.) I embellished it using my Silhouette paper cutter (affiliate link here). I added a strip of Velcro to bottom and it was done!  So simple and so cute.

For some students, pictures can be simple instructions, like the ones pictured above. Other students may prefer/require more specific visuals that include the exact materials they’re going to be using.

Speech schedules don’t just have to be for the little ones of those on the spectrum. You can illustrate expectations for things like centers or a group session (and even keep yourself on track in the process) by giving specific pictures of the speech/language targets for that day.

The schedule is placed on the wall right in front of my table, so it is clearly visible to the students throughout the session. I will be keeping all of my schedule’s visuals in this handy magnetic pocket.

You can find the pockets on Amazon:

I decided to share my visual schedule pictures, as well as a couple simple schedule templates (if you can’t or don’t want to use the bus) in my TpT store.  Find it here. I hope that with the introduction of a visual schedule to their speech sessions will bring easier transitions, increased participation, order, and joy to my room.

To grab a copy of my visual schedule pictures, as well as two posters to use as the base for your pictures, check out this resource.

I also purchased an apple plaque. I personalized this for my door.

I went a little crazy on buying these apple and bus signs. I’ve decided to give one personalized door sign (on either bus or apple) to one lucky reader!  I will cut your name out of vinyl, put it on your chosen sign, and mail it to you (within the continental US). If you’d like to enter to win, leave on comment on this blog post. I will choose a winner in one week (Saturday, August 5, 2017).  Good luck! (Be sure to include your email when commenting, so that I can contact you!)

  • Tagged With: autism, behavior, craft, schedule, target, visuals

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    1. Lauren

      July 30, 2017 at 9:05 pm

      Oh my gosh! WONDERFUL ideas! I would love to win a school bus!!!!
      Laurenmdonohoe@gmail.com

      This idea is so fabulous! I can’t believe I passed up a school bus! Fingers crossed!

      Reply
    2. Trisha

      July 30, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      Love these ideas! So cute!
      T.hillman0805@gmail.com

      Reply
    3. Steph

      July 30, 2017 at 9:18 pm

      Yes!! I would also love the bus! Great ideas! gracely1522@gmail.com

      Reply
    4. steph k

      July 30, 2017 at 9:24 pm

      Cute signs! Love the functional decor idea.

      Reply
    5. Kim Leach

      July 30, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      Great great great idea! Love it and will be buying your pictures on TPT 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
      Kim Marie

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    6. Annie G

      July 30, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      I love how you incorporated the visual schedules onto the bus sign! I would have never thought of that! This would be great for some of my lower level students who have autism and/or are in the ID program! Thanks for the chance! avivaesther@yahoo.com

      Reply
      • SLPirates

        August 7, 2017 at 8:11 pm

        Random number generator said comment #6 is my winner! Congratulations! I will be emailing you shortly to get your info 🙂

        Reply
    7. Mary

      July 30, 2017 at 9:32 pm

      Can’t wait to purchase the visual schedule for this school year! Great for students who anticipate transitions!

      Reply
    8. Kristin

      July 30, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      I am just starting a new job as a CF and would LOVE either sign! Love the idea of the visual schedule as well 🙂 Thanks for all the great ideas!

      Kristinrusso72@yahoo.com

      Reply
    9. Irene Gutierrez

      July 30, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      I would love it 🙂
      Ireninag@gmail.com

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    10. Megan Cummins

      July 30, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      Love this! Such a great idea- would love a bus for my therapy room!

      Reply
    11. Amy

      July 30, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      So cool! Would love to win this! slpprince@yahoo.com

      Reply
    12. Laura

      July 30, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      I think visual schedules are SO important in the classroom but I have not been using them consistently during my speech groups. I love this idea and you have inspired me! Thank you!

      Reply
    13. Judy Faulkner

      July 30, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      I love it! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    14. Emily

      July 30, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      I passed up the bus because I wasn’t sure how to use it. Now I need to go find one!! My email is edford@okstate.edu and I would love a sign!

      Reply
    15. Dayna

      July 30, 2017 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
      Dayb722@yahoo.com

      Reply
    16. Chrissy

      July 30, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Love it! The bus would be so useful in my therapy room! chrissymit@gmail.com

      Reply
    17. Heather Koch

      July 30, 2017 at 10:03 pm

      So cute!

      Reply
    18. Amanda H

      July 30, 2017 at 10:12 pm

      Love how you turned the school bus into a visual schedule and store all your manipulatives in a clear folder. I need to do this in my room – hoping I can find a school bus at Target! My students would love it and find it highly motivating.

      I would love to win the school bus! 🚌
      a.hocevar@aol.com

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    19. Laura

      July 30, 2017 at 10:15 pm

      Great ideas!!

      Reply
    20. Sheri

      July 30, 2017 at 10:16 pm

      Great ideas!!! The bus is awesome! Snowhte21@aol.com

      Reply
    21. Farrah Hefner

      July 30, 2017 at 10:16 pm

      Wonderful idea! fstarnes2000@yahoo.com

      Reply
    22. Megan

      July 30, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      I would also love the bus! This is a great idea!

      Reply
    23. Kristina

      July 30, 2017 at 10:26 pm

      These are so adorable!!!! Even if I don’t win, I’d love to be able to contact you and possibly purchase the vinyl designs!!!!

      Carnes.Kristina@gmail.com

      Reply
    24. Stacey goldberg

      July 30, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Love your ideas. -stacey. Stagold21@hotmail.com

      Reply
    25. Michele

      July 30, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      Love the schedules and personalized door sign

      Reply
    26. Elizabeth

      July 30, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      Such a great (and cute) idea! Westhue@gmail.com

      Reply
    27. Bri

      July 31, 2017 at 12:00 am

      How adorable! I love the name sign and visual schedule idea!!

      Bri.Langlas@gmail.com

      Reply
    28. Belinda

      July 31, 2017 at 12:35 am

      Would love to use your ideas… I use visual schedules all the time… nice to have some fresh ideas! I will be following your blog!
      Thanks for sharing and for your TPT MATERIALS!

      Reply
    29. Hazel Ancheta

      July 31, 2017 at 2:10 am

      I love this! I regret not getting one at Target and now they don’t have it! Thank you for your fabulous ideas!

      Reply
      • Hazel Ancheta

        August 4, 2017 at 7:25 pm

        hdancheta12@gmail.com

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    30. Hannah Davis

      July 31, 2017 at 7:18 am

      I’m going into my CF in a school system and have followed you to prepare for my first year! I love your ideas! 👍🏼

      Reply
    31. Susan Stelly

      July 31, 2017 at 7:39 am

      So ch a great idea! Love the bus and apple!

      Reply
    32. TJ

      July 31, 2017 at 9:04 am

      You have such great ideas! I actually passed on the bus too bc I wasn’t sure how to incorporate it. Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
    33. Alison

      July 31, 2017 at 9:41 am

      What great ideas!! abeldenslp11@gmail.com

      Reply
    34. Meagan Lawson

      July 31, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      SO cute! I love the apple! lawson.meagan@gmail.com

      Reply
    35. Melissa Kane

      July 31, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      I love these ideas! I have been trying to incorporate daily speech schedules into my routine more often (as in, for more than just students with ASD). Thanks for the ideas!!

      Reply
    36. Caroline Hamby

      July 31, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      What a fabulous idea for a visual schedule. coshust@gmail.com

      Reply
    37. Tara Gleason

      July 31, 2017 at 8:29 pm

      Awesome ideas! Thank you for sharing. I really like the school bus with the picture schedule!

      Reply
    38. Sherie

      August 4, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      This looks amazing! Would love to have one as they are not available near me.

      Reply
    39. Lisa Ropp

      August 5, 2017 at 2:47 am

      What a great idea! So clever and cute! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
      l.ropp@cox.net

      Reply
    40. Deanna McCabe

      August 5, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      LOVE, LOVE the bus visual schedule!! Thanks so much for the idea, making this for sure!!!

      Reply
    41. chithira

      June 10, 2019 at 3:32 am

      GREAT,chithira24.thilakan@gmail.com

      Reply

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