Expect vs. Unexpected Behaviors

The Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior Program (Superhero Edition) is a comprehensive, ready-to-use teaching system designed to help elementary-aged learners build foundational social understanding in a clear, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way.

This program introduces learners to the concept of expected versus unexpected behavior within everyday situations (e.g., school, home, and community settings). As an early-phase instructional program, it focuses on strengthening behavior discrimination, increasing social awareness, and supporting the development of flexible thinking and perspective-taking.

Grounded in evidence-based teaching practices, this program goes beyond simple visuals by providing a structured, step-by-step approach to teaching social expectations while maintaining a compassionate, assent-based lens.

With a fun and motivating superhero theme, learners are empowered to “level up” their social understanding while staying engaged throughout the learning process.

What’s Included

• 36 Behavior Cards
  • 18 Expected behaviors
  • 18 Unexpected behaviors
• Superhero-themed visuals designed to increase engagement and motivation
• Visual supports for both “Expected” and “Unexpected” behavior categories
• Step-by-step teaching procedure with prompting, error correction, and reinforcement strategies
• Program target tracking sheet for data collection, progress monitoring, and mastery

Who It’s For

This program is ideal for:

• BCBAs and Clinical Supervisors
• Behavior Interventionists / RBTs
• Speech and Language Pathologists
• Special Education Teachers
• Parents implementing structured teaching at home