Birthday snack

About this visual support

Sweets, crisps, squash and cake on the same table are not only good; they also come with rules nobody writes down. You wait for the birthday child, take a reasonable amount, pass the plate on and remember that more is coming later. Meanwhile the noise level is high and the body is full of anticipation, which makes keeping track of turns harder than usual.

Pictures take the guesswork out. One card per step shows that the drink comes before the cake, that everyone gets a slice and that the party bags are handed out at the door. One concrete move: let the child see the card showing how many biscuits apply before the plate goes round, so the amount is agreed in advance rather than corrected halfway through. If sticky fingers or strong smells are difficult, a napkin and a seat at the end of the table can be pictures of their own.

If you want the party order on your phone, you can build it in Routined and try the app for fourteen days at no cost.