Power Card Examples

Thomas the Tank Engine

Thomas the Tank Engine loves being a helpful and nice engine but sometimes it is difficult for him to be nice to everyone. At the end of a long day of running the tracks, he is often tired a nd it is difficult for him to be nice to his friends. But Thomas has learned it is important to smile at his friends and say nice things to everyone even when he is tired. He has learned that if he can’t say something nice, it is better to smile and say nothing at all. Thomas stops and thinks before he says anything.

Just like Thomas, it is important for young people to think before they talk. Thomas is a proud engine when his young friends remember to:

Think before you say anything. Say it in your head first before you say it out loud.
If you can’t think of something nice to say then don’t say anything.
You do not have to say every thought out loud that you think.

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Reference: Gagnon, E. (2001). Power cards: Using Special Interests to motivate children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome and Autism. Autism Asperger Publishing Co: Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Harry Potter Example

Just remember Sirius’ three rules for taking charge:

If you are not sure what to do, check your schedule.
Don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do. Just do it!!!
If you need help say, “I need help.”

Remember these three things and you can take charge just like Harry!!

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