Arriving at Work On Time

Goal and Objectives  

 Goal:  To help young adults effectively prepare and organise themselves to arrive at work on time.

 Objectives:

 The  young adult will learn to:

      • prepare things needed for work the night before.
      • wake up early and establish a morning routine.
      • groom well for work.
      • be ready to use a different mode of transportation if there’s a delay.
      • professionally notify the office if they will be late for work.
      • plan and follow visual schedules to stay organized.

Social Narrative

This narrative describes a social situation or activity and answers key questions: What, When, Where, Why and How. It helps individuals with special needs understand the appropriate behaviours and responses for similar situations.

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Picture Cards

Pocket-sized cards featuring key images to help enhance visual memory, comprehension and communication skills by promoting an understanding of abstract concepts.

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Cue Cards

Visual cues to help support communication, promote positive actions, assist in social interactions, aid task completion, teach self-regulation and demonstrate expected behaviour.

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Communication Cards

Visual cards to assist individuals with special needs to express their needs, emotions, comments and choices. This improves communication, reduces frustration and behavioural challenges, supports social interaction and promotes independence.

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Key and Important Simple Strategies Cards

K.I.S.S. Cards

Pocket-sized Do’s and Don’ts cards to help encourage appropriate behaviour and clarify right from wrong. They support emotional regulation, improve social skills, enhance choice-making, assist with transitions and routines and build confidence.

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Poster

Social narrative presented in a poster that can be printed and displayed at home or school.

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Power Script

Pocket-sized cards featuring positive affirmations that serve as an inner voice, providing motivation and boosting self-confidence.

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Power Script Poster

Poster version of Power Scripts with special characters and a space for inserting a child’s image for personalisation.

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Self Expression Through Use of Pictures Script

SETUP Script

  This is a comic-style conversation based on a scenario related to the topic.

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Audiobook

An audio version of the narrative to help auditory learners.

Arriving at Work On Time – Click here to play

Video – Arriving at Work On Time

A video version of the narrative to help visual learners.

Audio – Power Voice in Male Voice

Being punctual shows my dedication and commitment to my work – Click here to play
I am capable of planning my schedule and organising various tasks perfectly- Click here to play
I can efficiently complete my daily tasks with discipline – Click here to play
I am always energetic and focused on my work – Click here to play
I have the ability to select clothes that give a smart and professional look – Click here to play
I have the ability to stay calm and confident while travelling alone to my office – Click here to play
I can adjust my schedule appropriately in case of unexpected delays – Click here to play
My colleagues greatly respect me because I am always punctual and dedicated to my work – Click here to play
I can express clearly to my boss and colleagues when reaching my office on time is difficult – Click here to play
Source and Attribution of images
All images used in the above Assets and Aids are originally created.
This digital material has been developed by the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Inclusive Education Project, a unit of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam, as a collaborative offering in the service of our nation.