Visual Schedule for ABA Therapy
Discover how First Then Board leverages the Premack principle and visual learning research to create the most effective sequencing tool for autism therapy and behavior support.
First Then boards are scientifically proven to increase compliance and reduce challenging behaviors through visual sequencing and the Premack principle of behavioral reinforcement.
Visual sequencing eliminates uncertainty and reduces anxiety by showing exactly what comes next.
The Premack principle shows that preferred activities increase compliance with non-preferred tasks by 70-85%.
Predictable routines and clear transitions reduce challenging behaviors by up to 60% in clinical studies.
Visual planning strengthens working memory, task initiation, and cognitive flexibility skills.
Decades of research in Applied Behavior Analysis and cognitive psychology demonstrate the effectiveness of visual schedules and the Premack principle for behavior management and skill development.
Developed by David Premack in 1965, this behavioral principle states that high-probability behaviors can reinforce low-probability behaviors. 'First work, then play' is a classic example of this scientifically proven approach.
Research shows that visual schedules increase task completion rates by 40-60% and reduce transition time by 50% for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental differences.
Studies demonstrate that predictable routines and clear expectations significantly reduce anxiety and stress responses, leading to improved learning outcomes and behavior regulation.
First Then Board is designed for real-world therapy settings, supporting evidence-based interventions across multiple disciplines and environments.
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