Help me give my students predictability and alternate modes of communication through visual schedules, timers and durable pictures for my non-verbal students to use to communicate, which I’ll create using the laminator and hook and loop dots.
$271 goal
This project expired on July 18, 2025.
This project expired on July 18, 2025.
My Project
Visual supports, whether it be for daily routines, step-by-step directions, communication or transitions, are crucial for students with autism in becoming independent of adult promoting and support. Visual supports reduce anxiety by providing predictability and structure.
Items like the laminator, laminating pouches, hook and loop dots and pocket charts will allow me to create durable visual schedules and communication systems for our non-verbal students.
Developing functional communication in our students will allow them to advocate for themselves, get their basic needs met, express their preferences and ultimately reduce frustration and challenging behaviors.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
20 students impacted
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Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2)
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$46.27
1
$46.27
TIME TIMER MOD with Dry Erase Board — 60-Minute Visual Countdown Timer with Magnetic Whiteboard — for Notes, Chores, Classroom and Office Reminders, Visual Schedules, for Kids and Adults (Orange)
• Amazon Business
$37.75
1
$37.75
Carson Dellosa 13” x 36” Visual Schedule for Kids Pocket Chart, Organizer and Dry Erase Cards with Customizable Clocks, Circle Time Learning Center and Classroom Teaching Supplies
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$15.41
2
$30.82
Lakeshore Touch & Match Guessing Game
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
9527 Product Thermal Laminating Pouches 5 Mil Clear Letter Size Laminating Sheets - 8.9 X 11.4 Inch (100 pcs/Pack)
• Amazon Business
$21.89
1
$21.89
KTRIO Pack of 6 Colors Handheld Tally Counter, 4-Digit Number Clicker Counter, Hand Mechanical Pitch Counter for Coaching, Knitting, People, Lap, Fishing, Golf, Toddler & Fidget
• Amazon Business
$12.71
1
$12.71
LLPT Hook Loop Dots 600PCS (300 Pairs) Heavy Duty Adhesive 3/4” Diameter Very Strong Sticky Dots Waterproof for Art Craft Classroom Office Home Deco Color White (VDW300)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$187.42
Vendor shipping charges
$1.50
Sales tax
$8.25
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.81
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$229.98
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$40.58
Total project goal
$270.56
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