Instructions for making a task board visual

The first step in supporting your child's autism is to create visuals tailored to their unique needs. I utilized Canva, which offers both free and paid versions, to design simple visuals specifically for my autistic twins. You can find these resources here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HWkUMYzhLB6wub0VVXPNPQES4Ae5ITmF/view?usp=sharing).  

After designing the visuals, I printed and cut them out. To enhance durability, I used my laminator to laminate each visual, with both the laminator and laminating sheets purchased from Amazon.  

Pro Tip: When placing the visuals on the laminating sheets, applying a small amount of glue to each piece is helpful. This prevents them from shifting during the laminating process.  

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 an interactive learning task board.  

For the board, I chose a thick foam board from a craft store and personalized it 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 more engaging, I added puck lights to the right side, 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, allowing my twins to turn on the matching light as a reward upon completing a task.  

I created a separate task board for each of my twins, ensuring that their IEP goals are met with individualized tasks.  

The video below will demonstrate all the steps visually, without words.