FREE Expected & Unexpected Behavior Cards | Autism Social Skills Activity

Help your students with autism and special education needs learn about expected and unexpected behaviors through engaging, visual task cards and decision-making activities.

This free sample includes sorting and activity cards (with Thumbs up or Thumbs down) to support social skills, emotional learning, and positive behavior understanding.

Perfect for:

• Autism & Special Education
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Speech Therapy & Behavior Support
• Individual or Small Group Sessions

What’s Included:
FIRST SECTION – SORTING CARDS

• 8 Expected Behavior Task Cards
• 8 Unexpected Behavior Task Cards

SECOND SECTION – ACTIVITY CARDS (Child Decides Thumbs up or Thumbs down)

• 4 Expected Behavior Cards (Thumbs up)
• 4 Unexpected Behavior Cards (Thumbs down)

Build your students’ confidence in recognizing social expectations and making good behavior choices — in a fun, visual, and interactive way!

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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Want More?
Get the Full Version with:

• 60 Sorting Cards (Expected + Unexpected)
• 60 Activity Cards (Thumbs up and Thumbs down)
• Teacher & Parent Instructions
• Realistic Visuals for Autism and Special Education

Get the Full Version Here!