Break Cards in the Classroom

As mentioned in the last post, some students with Autism may not be able to communicate, specifically if they have receptive language issues.  Introduce: Break cards.  When using a break card, it is a visual cue so that a student has the ability to communicate that they need to take some time from an activity, a task, or sometimes another person.  This promotes communication, even if students are physically unable to speak.  When a student gets frustrated, before the feelings escalate, a break card would be good for that student to use.  If a break card is used in class, the teacher also needs to take into consideration transitions back to work, reinforcements of using the card, how long to make the break, and what to do on the break.   

These two examples I feel would be appropriate to use in a middle school setting, depending on the level of students.  Do you have any suggestions, or break cards that have worked for you?

Resources: https://www.erinoakkids.ca/getattachment/Resources/Autism/Visual-Supports/Requesting-a-Break.pdf.aspx,