Social Bridge Prompt Cards Activity Bundle
Facilitator Protocol Visual System • AAC & PECS Aligned
Social Bridge Prompt Cards
High-Visual Social-Communication Support for Nonverbal & Autistic Learners
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3-Step Visual Routine Workflow
1
Present Visual
Show card at eye level or place on desk strip without spoken demands.
2
Wait 5–10s
Allow sensory and cognitive processing time before offering a prompt.
3
Acknowledge
Reinforce gesture, point, or AAC tap immediately with preferred reward.
System of Least Prompts (Visual Hierarchy)
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1. Independent
Natural trigger
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2. Visual Cue
Point to card
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3. Gestural
Point to partner
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4. Model
Demonstrate
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5. Physical
Elbow assist
Bundle Content Overview (Pages 2–7)
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Mod 1: Greetings & Farewells (p. 2)
Wave Hello • High-Five • Circle Greeting • Say Goodbye
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Mod 2: Turn-Taking & Sharing (p. 3)
My/Your Turn • Ask for Turn • Trade Items • Calm Waiting
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Mod 3: Help & Break Advocacy (p. 4)
I Need Help • Break Time • Too Loud/Sensory • All Done
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Mod 4: Feelings & Empathy (p. 5)
Emotion Check • Check on Friend • Calming Menu • Space Bubble
Card Assembly & Adaptation Guide
🖨️ Matte Laminate: Prevents glare and fluorescent reflection that causes autistic visual discomfort.
🔗 Ring Lanyard: Clip card bundles to adult waistbands or student communication rings.
🧲 Velcro Strips: Attach Desktop Strips (p. 6) to desks, activity bins, or AAC board edges.
Social Bridge Toolkit • Facilitator Protocol & Visual Framework Page 1 of 7
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Module 1 Prompt Cards
Greetings & Farewells
Cut 4 cards • Hole punch top right
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Action Cue
Say Hello / Wave
💡 When: Someone walks in or says "Hi!"
👀
Step 1 Turn toward person
🙋
Step 2 Lift hand & wave
💬
Step 3 Tap "Hello" on AAC
Point to Method:
👋 Wave
🔊 AAC "Hi"
🙂 Smile
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✋
Touch Cue
High-Five or Fist Bump
💡 When: Peer offers hand or good job!
✋/👊
Step 1 Open palm OR soft fist
🤝
Step 2 Reach hand forward
✨
Step 3 Gentle tap, then relax
Point to Preference:
✋ High 5
👊 Bump
🛑 No Touch
•
⭕
Group Cue
Morning Circle Greeting
💡 When: Teacher calls your name in circle.
🖼️
Step 1 Find classmate photo
🏷️
Step 2 Deliver name / greeting token
🧘
Step 3 Return to circle spot
Morning Choice:
🖼️ Photo
🏷️ Token
🎵 Song
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Transition Cue
Say Goodbye / Bye
💡 When: Time to go home or change rooms.
🎒
Step 1 Pack backpack / desk
👋
Step 2 Wave toward class
🚶
Step 3 Tap "Bye" & walk to line
Farewell Choice:
👋 Wave
📢 AAC "Bye"
🚶 Line Up
Social Bridge Toolkit • Module 1: Greetings & Farewells Prompt Cards Page 2 of 7
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Module 2 Prompt Cards
Turn-Taking & Sharing
Cut 4 cards • Hole punch top right
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Status Cue
My Turn / Your Turn
🙋♂️ MY TURN I Play Now
👉 YOUR TURN Friend Plays
🟢 Green Side Up: Hold item & do activity.
⏳ Yellow Side Up: Hands resting, look at timer.
Visual Status:
🟢 Playing
⏳ Waiting Safe
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🙋
Request Cue
Ask for a Turn
💡 When: Friend has a toy you want to use.
🚶
Step 1 Walk calmly near friend
🃏
Step 2 Show "My Turn" card
⏱️
Step 3 Check visual timer
Wait Method:
⏱️ Timer
🔢 5-Count
🧸 Fidget
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🤝
Exchange Cue
Trade & Share Items
💡 When: Swapping toys or art supplies.
🤲
Step 1 Offer toy in open palms
👀
Step 2 Wait for friend to reach
🔄
Step 3 Gentle swap (no grabbing)
Trade Response:
👍 Yes, Trade
✋ Wait / Later
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🧘
Regulation Cue
Calm Waiting Body
💡 When: Waiting in line or waiting for your turn.
👐
Step 1 Rest hands in lap/pockets
📏
Step 2 Keep 1 arm length distance
🌬️
Step 3 Take 1 deep slow breath
Waiting Choice:
🌬️ Breath
🟢 Squeeze
👀 Watch
Social Bridge Toolkit • Module 2: Turn-Taking & Sharing Prompt Cards Page 3 of 7
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Module 3 Prompt Cards
Asking for Help & Taking Breaks
Cut 4 cards • Hole punch top right
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Advocacy Cue
I Need Help
💡 When: Task is hard, stuck, or broken.
🛑
Step 1 Stop hands & take 1 breath
🃏
Step 2 Hand "Help" card to adult
👉
Step 3 Point to the hard part
Help Type:
✂️ Open/Cut
🧩 Show Step
🤝 Together
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🧘
Self-Care Cue
I Need a Break
💡 When: Body feels restless, tired, or overwhelmed.
🃏
Step 1 Hand "Break" card to teacher
🛋️
Step 2 Walk to calm/cozy corner
⏱️
Step 3 Reset with 3-minute timer
Break Area:
🛋️ Beanbag
🎧 Audio/Quiet
💧 Water Sip
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Sensory Cue
Too Loud / Sensory Check
💡 When: Room noise hurts ears or feels painful.
🙉
Step 1 Cover ears with hands
🃏
Step 2 Point to "Too Loud" card
🎧
Step 3 Put on noise-cancelling muffs
Sensory Tools:
🎧 Ear Muffs
🕶️ Dim Light
🧥 Vest/Pad
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✅
Completion Cue
All Done / Finished
💡 When: Work is finished or schedule item ends.
👐
Step 1 Push activity forward
✅
Step 2 Tap "All Done" symbol
📁
Step 3 Place work in finished bin
Next Step:
📁 Turn In
⭐ Schedule
🎉 Choice
Social Bridge Toolkit • Module 3: Help & Break Advocacy Cards Page 4 of 7
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Module 4 Prompt Cards
Feelings & Social Empathy
Cut 4 cards • Hole punch top right
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🎭
Self Check
How I Feel Right Now
😊 HAPPY / CALM Ready to Learn
😢 SAD / HURT Need Comfort
🥱 TIRED / LOW Need Slow Time
😡 MAD / UPSET Need Quiet Space
Instruction:
Student points to face that matches their internal body.
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Peer Empathy
Check on a Friend
💡 When: Classmate is crying or looks sad.
👀
Step 1 Look with gentle eyes
🃏
Step 2 Show "Are you OK?" card
🧸
Step 3 Offer comfort item / get adult
Helpful Choice:
🧸 Plush Toy
🧻 Tissue
👩🏫 Tell Adult
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🌬️
Self-Regulation
Calming Choice Menu
🌬️ 5 BREATHS Slow belly in/out
🧴 GLITTER BOTTLE Watch swirl settle
🟢 SQUEEZE TOY Squeeze 1-2-3 relax
📖 PICTURE BOOK Flip pages softly
Instruction:
Pick 1 visual strategy to help your body feel calm.
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Boundary Cue
My Space Bubble
💡 When: Standing or sitting near others.
👐
Step 1 Check arm-length wings
👣
Step 2 Take 1 step back if touching
🛡️
Step 3 Keep safe calm hands
Space Check:
🟢 1 Arm Away
🛑 Step Back
Social Bridge Toolkit • Module 4: Feelings & Empathy Prompt Cards Page 5 of 7
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Student AAC Strips
Desktop Communication Strips & Keychains
Cut continuous strips or square tokens
📌 Strip A: Core Self-Advocacy Desktop Strip (Horizontal) Cut as 1 strip
🆘 HELP Need support
☕ BREAK Quiet reset
💧 WATER Drink
🚻 TOILET Bathroom
✅ ALL DONE Finished work
💬 Strip B: Peer Social Interaction Desktop Strip (Horizontal) Cut as 1 strip
👋 HELLO Greet peer
🙋 MY TURN I play
👉 YOUR TURN You play
⭐ GOOD JOB Cheer peer
🚪 GOODBYE See ya
🏷️ Wearable Lanyard / Binder Tokens (Cut Individual Squares)
Token 1
✋ WAIT
Calm Hands
Token 2
🆘 HELP
Show Staff
Token 3
🧘 BREAK
Cozy Corner
Token 4
🔄 MY TURN
Trade / Share
Social Bridge Toolkit • Desktop Communication Strips & Wearable Tokens Page 6 of 7
IEP & ABA Tracking
Social Skills Prompt & Independence Data Log
Mastery: 80% Indep. across 3 sessions
Domain: Pragmatic Communication
Student:
Staff:
Date:
Setting:
Scoring Key & Prompt Levels:
🌟 + (Indep) 🃏 V (Visual) 👉 G (Gesture) 🎭 M (Model) 🤝 P (Physical) 🛑 - (Refusal)
| Target Social Action | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 | T6 | T7 | T8 | T9 | T10 | % Indep |
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| 👋 1. Wave / Hello Greeting | | | | | | | | | | | ___ % |
| ✋ 2. High-Five / Fist Bump | | | | | | | | | | | ___ % |
| 🔄 3. Turn Indicator / Exchange | | | | | | | | | | | ___ % |
| ⏳ 4. Calm Waiting for Timer | | | | | | | | | | | ___ % |
| 🆘 5. Hand "Help" Card / AAC | | | | | | | | | | | ___ % |
| ☕ 6. Request "Break" / Quiet | | | | | | | | | | | ___ % |
| 🎭 7. Identify Emotion / Body | | | | | | | | | | | ___ % |
| 🫧 8. Maintain Space Bubble | | | | | | | | | | | ___ % |
Qualitative Sensory & Environmental Notes:
Social Bridge Toolkit • IEP Goal & Progress Data Sheet Page 7 of 7