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Free Printable Prompt Ladder Card for Aides

2 pages · print two-sided, cut into 2 pocket cards

A pocket card for an aide or para: the help steps from least to most, wait 5 seconds first, where to start for this student, and a tally on the back.

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How to use it
  1. Print both pages on one sheet, two-sided (flip on the long edge). Cut along the dashed line: two cards, one for each adult.
  2. Fill in where to start for this student and the praise words that work. Go over the steps with the aide once.
  3. On the back, follow one task across the day: each time, write the time and mark the step that was needed. Bring it to the next team talk.

An example, filled in

Example child Filled in for Auren, an example child. Your copy starts blank.
Prompt LadderSTUDENTAurenHelp steps, from least (1) to most (5). Use the least help that works.Wait 5 seconds first1Wait and watchGive them time to start on their own.2Point or gesturePoint to it, or nod toward it.3Say a short hintA few words, like "Shoes?"4Show meDo it once while they watch.5Hand-over-handOnly if the plan allows it.Step back assoon as you canGive a little less help each time.For this student, start at:Point or gesturePraise words that work:High five! You did it.Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.Free for every family. Make a copy for another parent.Made with Bloom Autism Support · bloomautismsupport.com/freetoolsPrompt LadderSTUDENTAurenHelp steps, from least (1) to most (5). Use the least help that works.Wait 5 seconds first1Wait and watchGive them time to start on their own.2Point or gesturePoint to it, or nod toward it.3Say a short hintA few words, like "Shoes?"4Show meDo it once while they watch.5Hand-over-handOnly if the plan allows it.Step back assoon as you canGive a little less help each time.For this student, start at:Point or gesturePraise words that work:High five! You did it.Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.Free for every family. Make a copy for another parent.Made with Bloom Autism Support · bloomautismsupport.com/freetoolsPrint two-sided, flip on the long edge · Cut along this line
Why it helps

Waiting first, and then giving the least help that works, gives a student the chance to do it on their own. When every adult helps the same way, the student knows what to expect.

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Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.

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