The Autism & Low-Incidence Coaching Team: Super Star Schedules: More Mini-Schedules

Monday, March 27, 2023

Super Star Schedules: More Mini-Schedules

Visual schedules are an effective visual support to help students with autism and low-incidence disabilities navigate the school day with increased independence. Typically, visual schedules provide information about where a student needs to transition to but does not include specific information about what the student is expected to do in that location. A mini-schedule can be used once the student transitions to provide more information about what they will be doing. In today's Super Star Schedules, we will be featuring ideas for using mini-schedules in the classroom.

Group Mini-Schedules

In some classrooms, teachers use a group mini-schedule to lead group instruction so that students know exactly what to expect throughout the lesson. We recommend reviewing the group mini-schedule with the students as you add each one to the list. Another recommendation we frequently make is to use interactive mini schedules where the items can be checked off, erased, or have moveable icons.

Kaitlynd Deim
Driscoll Elementary, Centerville

Taylor Ruef
Stevenson Elementary, Mad River

Rylie Jarrett
Stevenson Elementary, Mad River

Deanna Hicks
East Elementary, Eaton

Caitlyn Imhoff
Dixie Middle School, New Lebanon

Mandy Schetter
Northmoor Elementary, Northmont

Robin Koronich
Learning Center West- MCESC

Individual Mini-Schedules

When a student has to complete the same tasks regularly, an interactive individual mini-schedule can help to communicate the expectation and increase their independence. Again, we recommend having interactive elements to help the student stay on track.