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First-Then

First-Then
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First-Then

A simple visual first-then board that helps learners understand basic contingencies by showing what needs to happen first and what becomes available next.

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Using First-Then

First-Then tutorial step 1

Select First

Choose the task the learner needs to complete. First should always represent the required academic, household, or chore-related task. The image can be added by taking a picture directly in the app or by selecting an existing image from the First-Then library.

First-Then tutorial step 2

Select Then

Choose what the learner is working for. Then should always represent the preferred item, activity, or reinforcer that follows completion of the First task. The image can be added by taking a picture directly in the app or by selecting an existing image from the First-Then library.

First-Then tutorial step 3

Select an Avatar

Choose the avatar that will move through the First-Then sequence.

First-Then tutorial step 4

Select the Interval

Choose the interval used for the progression.

First-Then tutorial step 5

Follow the Progress

As time progresses, the avatar moves along the arched arrow toward the item or activity shown in Then, allowing the learner to see both their progress and what they are working toward.

First-Then tutorial step 6

Reach Then

When the avatar reaches the goal, the Then image zooms in to indicate completion and access to the selected item or activity.

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