TrackMaker

• This software can be used to work with individuals, small groups or classes to work with their understanding of behaviours and consequences.
• The behaviour tracks can be printed and provide youngsters with a resource that they can refer to when needed.
• The visual nature of the tracks make it easier for the youngster to quickly access quite complex chains of information.
• TrackMaker™ can be used to facilitate behavioural targets and fit neatly with Individual Education Plans or Individual Learning Targets that have a behavioural component.
• TrackMaker™ can be used to support elements of the National Curriculum
• It is possible to choose from 8 different characters to appear in the tracks you make

Visual Learning    The TrackMaker™ appeals to children who have a strength with visual learning. The printed product can be kept as a permanent reference (unlike many verbal instructions!).

Social understanding    If the child has behavioural difficulties because they don't understand what is expected of them the script helps to model behaviours.

Motivation    TrackMaker™ enables you to break down behaviour into small steps - increasing the chance of success. It moves a child away from rewards for vague behaviours (being good or being bad) and shows them exactly what they need to do to access rewards.

Coping skills    The TrackMaker™ can illustrate the use of coping strategies so that youngsters can learn to take steps to take control of events which currently may become out of control. Using a track, can in itself, be a coping strategy.

Effective Learning    Easy to build on forward and backward chaining. Tracks can be lengthened or shortened accordingly.

Cognitive & Behaviour     Thought bubbles and speech bubbles can be added into behaviour tracks to draw out the cognitive components of behaviour. Symbols and pictures can also be added to indicate the emotional states of youngsters.