Instructions for making a task board visual

The first step is to create visuals tailored to your child(ren)'s needs. I used Canva (available in both free and paid versions) to design simple visuals for my autistic twins, which you can find here               ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HWkUMYzhLB6wub0VVXPNPQES4Ae5ITmF/view?usp=sharing ). 

After designing the visuals, I printed and cut them out. To make them more durable, I laminated each one using my personal laminator (both the laminator and laminating sheets were purchased on Amazon).

Pro Tip: When placing the visuals on the laminating sheets, apply a small amount of glue to each piece. This prevents them from shifting when you run the sheets through the laminator.

Once laminated, I cut out the visuals again and attached a piece of Velcro to the back of each one. With all the visuals prepared, I moved on to creating the task board.

For the board, I used a thick foam board from a craft store. I personalized the board with my twins' names using a sublimation machine. 

To create the name stickers, I designed them in Canva, printed them with my sublimation printer, and used a heat press to transfer the designs onto sticker paper. After cutting them out, I placed the personalized stickers at the top of each foam board.

To make the task board interactive, I added puck lights to the right side of the board, securing them with Velcro. 

On the left side, I placed Velcro dots that align with the puck lights. Each task visual corresponds to a puck light. When my twins complete a task, they can turn on the matching light as a reward.

I created a separate task board for each of my twins, ensuring their tasks are individualized for their unique needs.

The video below will show you all the steps but without words.