Safety Navigator Map Safety Path Map
Visual Choice Navigator • Page 1
NAME: ________________
DATE: ________________
I feel like leaving
Place trigger here
NOT SAFE CHOICE
RUN AWAY
SAFE CHOICE
ASK FOR HELP
Outcome
SAFETY PROTOCOL / NO REWARD
Outcome
EARN REWARD / STAY SAFE
MY GOAL:
Assembly: Laminate and attach Velcro dots in the dashed boxes. This is part 1 of the Safety Navigator set.
Smart Choices Steps Smart Choices Steps
Support Tool
Safe Steps
1
STOP
Feet stay on the floor. My body stays inside the room.
2
FEEL
My heart is fast. I want to leave. I take a deep breath.
3
ASK
Point to icon or say: "I need a break" or "Help please".
4
WAIT
Wait for the teacher. We will go to a safe spot together.
Stay safe, earn stars!
If / Then
If I stay safe and ask...
Good Choices
Then I get...
My Reward
REWARD MENU
iPad Time
Sensory Bin
Music
Drawing
Navigation Icons Sheet Map Pieces Sheet
Visual Supports for Safety Navigator Map
RUNNING AWAY
LEAVING AREA
ASK FOR BREAK
WAIT FOR HELP
FINISH WORK
STAY SAFE
EARN IPAD
EARN STARS
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
Teacher Prep
Print Cardstock
Laminate Sheet
Cut Borders
Rough Velcro on Map
Soft Velcro on Icons
Attach to Folder
Safety Folder Teacher Guide Folder Guide
Prevention & Replacement Skill Training
CORE OBJECTIVE
This toolkit visually maps the choice between Problem Behaviors and Replacement Skills (Safety, Work, Flexibility) for students with ASD.
CHALLENGE
Running/Arguing/Refusal
SKILL
Ask/Wait/Flex
GOAL
Earning Reward
TOOLKIT COMPONENTS
Safety Navigator Map
Smart Choice Steps
Navigation Icons
Sequence Navigator Map
Safe Explorer Book
Tough Tasks Book
Outdoor Safety Book
Work Choices Book
Schedule Changes Book
ASSEMBLY
1
Assemble the Folder (Map & Steps).
2
Cut and staple the Social Stories.
3
Laminate for durability.
4
Velcro Icons to map.
TEACHING PHASES
Phase 1: Literacy Support
Read the Social Story Books daily. Use them to build an internal narrative about safety and teacher expectations before any agitation occurs.
Phase 2: Visual Prompting
At the first sign of distress or pushback, open the Folder. Point to the green choice. Honor communication over behavior.
Phase 3: Reinforcement
The replacement skill MUST be reinforced immediately. This proves the skill is more efficient than eloping or refusing.
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Educator Reference
Staying Safe Social Story Staying Safe
My Social Story
Student:
I come to school every day to learn and have fun. My school is a safe place for me to be.
Sometimes, I have Big Feelings. I might feel frustrated or want to leave. This is okay.
If I run away without asking, it is called Eloping. It is not safe. I must stay with my teachers.
The Safe Path
Instead of running, I can use my words or my break card. I can say:
"Break please."
"Help me."
When I stay safe, everyone is happy! I can earn my rewards and stay with my friends.
Safety Summary
NOT SAFE
RUN AWAY
NO REWARD
SAFE CHOICE
ASK FOR HELP
EARN REWARD
MY SAFETY STEPS
1
FEEL: I want to leave.
2
STOP: Stay in the room.
3
ASK: "Break Please."
My Goal Safe Explorer Book Book Assembly Guide
1. Print all pages.
Safe Explorer
Book
Staying with my group
Name:
Cut Here
1
I come to school every day. At school, I learn and play with my friends.
2
Sometimes, I feel Loud or Frustrated. This is okay.
3
If I run away without asking, it is called Eloping.
4
Eloping is Not Safe. My teachers need to see me to keep me safe.
5
I stay in the room. I keep my feet on the floor.
6
I can say:
7
When I stay safe, I earn rewards! I am a Safety Explorer.
8
My Choices
RUN AWAY
NO REWARD
ASK HELP
GET REWARD
9
My Rewards
iPad
Music
Draw
Toys
Helper
Tough Tasks Book Book Assembly Guide
1. Print all pages.
Tough Tasks
Book
Staying safe during work time
Name:
Cut Here
1
At school, my teachers give me tasks to do. Sometimes the tasks are fun!
2
Sometimes, my teacher gives me a task that feels Hard or Boring.
3
I might feel like saying No! My body might want to run away.
4
If I run, I am not safe. My teacher cannot help me learn when I am gone.
5
I can stay in my seat and say:
6
I can do a little bit of work. My teacher will help me finish.
7
When I finish my work, I earn my Favorite Reward!
8
My Plan
RUN AWAY
Harder work later
USE WORDS
Get help & Reward
9
My Choice
I am working for:
Sequence Navigator Base Step Sequence Map
Behavior Chain Activity
Name: ________________
Date: ________________
Not Safe Path
1
Trigger Event
2
Action (Run/Leave)
3
Consequence
4
Final Result
Safe Choice Path
1
Trigger Event
2
Safe Action (Ask)
3
Positive Result
4
Reward Earned
Laminate and use with Sequence Icon Bank • Page 1 of Behavioral Sequencing
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Sequence Icon Bank Sequence Icons Bank
Step Icons for Navigator Base
Prepare with Velcro
1. THE TRIGGERS (What happened first?)
Hard Work
Loud Noise
Waiting
Sad Feeling
2. THE ACTIONS (What did I do?)
Run Away
Leave Room
Ask Help
Stay Calm
3 & 4. OUTCOMES (What happened next?)
Safety Plan
No Reward
iPad Time
Safety Star
Activity Preparation
Cut out all icon cards carefully.
Laminate icons and the Sequence Navigator Base.
Place rough Velcro dots on the Base empty boxes.
Place soft Velcro loops on the back of each icon.
Store icons in an envelope or small bag.
Guide the student to build both paths together.
Outdoor Safety Book Book Assembly Guide
1. Print all pages.
Outdoor Safety
Book
Safe Choices on the Playground
Name:
Cut Here
1
I love being outside for PE and playground time. It is fun to run and play.
2
Sometimes, my teacher asks me to Stop Playing or Line Up.
3
I might feel like Running Away because I want to keep playing.
4
If I run away, I am Not Safe. My teacher cannot protect me.
5
If I run, I lose my play time. I have to stay in a safe spot instead.
6
Running away makes my teachers and friends Worry.
7
I can say:
8
Staying safe today means I can come back and play Tomorrow.
9
My Plan
If I feel like running, I will:
Work Choices Book Book Assembly Guide
1. Print all pages.
The Work Choice
Book
Making Smart Decisions at My Desk
Name:
Cut Here
1
I go to school to learn many things. My teachers help me grow my brain with work.
2
Sometimes I don't want to work. I might feel like saying No! or arguing with my teacher.
3
Arguing makes work time Last Longer. It uses up my fun time.
4
If I argue and don't work, I might Lose my Break. I have to finish work first.
5
Arguing makes my teacher sad. My teacher wants to help me be a learner.
6
I can use my kind words. I can say:
7
When I stay calm and do my work, my teacher is Proud of me.
8
Finishing work feels great! Now I can go play or have my Reward!
9
My Goal
I am working for:
Schedule Changes Book Book Assembly Guide
1. Print all pages.
The Change
of Plans Book
Staying Flexible at School
Name:
Cut Here
1
I have a schedule at school. It helps me know what activity is next.
2
Sometimes, the plan has to Change. This is a surprise.
3
A change might happen because of weather, meetings, or special events.
4
I might feel Upset or Frustrated when plans change.
5
I must stay safe and stay in the room. My teachers will help me.
6
I can use my words. I can say:
7
My teacher will show me the New Plan. We will find a good activity.
8
When I am flexible, I am a Flexibility Hero! I am ready for anything.
9
My Success Plan
If the schedule changes, I will:
Weekly Behavior Report Card Weekly Progress
Behavior Navigation Report Card
STUDENT: ________________
WEEK OF: ________________
Safety Focus
Work Goal
Flexibility
Improvements & Shining Moments
Growth Opportunities
Teacher Notes
Parent Signature
Date
Weekly Progress Report • ASD Support Tool
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Doctor Appointment Book Book Assembly Guide
1. Print all pages.
The Doctor's
Day Book
Waiting for Parent Pick Up
Name:
Cut Here
1
I go to school to learn and play. Usually, I stay until the bell rings.
2
Today, I have a Doctor's Appointment. I will leave school early.
3
My parent will come to school to Pick Me Up.
4
Sometimes traffic or work means my parent can't arrive at an Exact Time.
5
The pick up time is "ABOUT." It might be a little early or a little late.
6
Waiting can feel Frustrating. I might feel like running to the door.
7
I stay in my Safe Spot until my teacher says it is time to go.
8
When my parent arrives, I can walk safely to the office. I am a Transition Hero!
9
My Waiting Plan
While I wait for "ABOUT" time, I will:
Draw or write 3 calm activities
