Expected and Unexpected Behavior Task Cards | Autism Social Skills Sorting Activity

Support your students with autism and special educational needs in identifying and understanding expected and unexpected behaviors through these engaging, visual task cards and sorting activities.

This printable resource helps children build social awareness, emotional understanding, and positive behavior recognition while practicing decision-making using Thumbs up and Thumbs down choices.

Perfect for:

• Autism & SEN support
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Small group or individual sessions
• Classroom or home learning

What’s Included:

• 30 Expected Behavior Sorting Cards
• 30 Unexpected Behavior Sorting Cards
• 30 Expected Behavior Activity Cards Thumbs up
• 30 Unexpected Behavior Activity Cards Thumbs down
• Teacher & Parent Instructions
• Suggestions for Reuse and Storage

Use each set independently or mix both for realistic practice. Ideal for Early Years, Key Stage 1, and students developing social thinking and self-regulation.

Format: Printable PDF
Use for: PSHE, social skills, or behaviour support lessons

Printing Quality:

This resource was created using a** CMYK color profile at 300 DPI resolution for sharp, vibrant results.

Please note: colors may vary slightly depending on individual printer settings or paper type.

Legal & Visual Notes:

All visuals are neutral, inclusive, and child-friendly.
No brands, logos, text, trademarks, or famous characters are included.
Each image is presented on a plain white background for maximum clarity and accessibility.

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