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Here’s an activity for students to practice identifying when it is appropriate for them to set a boundary. Students should look at each of the friendship qualities and decide if they are something a good friend does or an example of when you would need to create a boundary. Then, students should cut out each of the rectangles and glue them in the correct boxes below. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A Bingo game to practice asking WH-questions. Give each participant a Bingo board. Then players should walk around and ask each other questions. Players should mark off the spaces after they ask their classmates the WH- questions. The first player to get five in a row wins.

Social Skills can be complex for some students. Providing your students with fun and ways to practice social skills can help them learn the material in creative ways. This Bingo game will help your students practice with skill like turn taking, asking and answering open-ended questions, identifying common interests, and maintaining conversations. **Offers a variation for advanced learners

A review activity for identifying appropriate tone of voice. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A review activity for practicing to respect and set boundaries with others. Students should cross out boxes throughout the week as they experience setting and respecting boundaries in the classroom. Once they cross out 5 boxes, they get BINGO! I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A review activity for practicing personal space rules. Students should look at each scenario below and decide if it is ok for a stranger, friend or family member to do. If it is okay, color in the box. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

Interpreting humor and jokes and using humor in an appropriate way can be difficult for some learners. These example jokes could be used to teach learners the right and wrong time for humor, how to interpret humor feedback from others, how to understand and respond to humor feedback, and the difference between laughing at someone and laughing with someone.

Here is a fun activity for students to help them discover more about each other’s hobbies and interests. Every participant should choose an item from their house or their classroom to show to the group and share its importance.

A visual prompt to help students remember the steps for asking for help while in the community.

A worksheet to help learners practice using the phone and planning get-togethers.

This worksheet is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to practice identifying characteristics of good friendships. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A worksheet to help learners practice identifying their own interests and finding relevant places and activities to make friends.

A review activity for practicing using different body language signs and identifying whether someone is paying attention or not. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A worksheet to help learners practice planning and preparing for a group get-together.

A worksheet to help learners practice planning and setting up a group get-together.

This worksheet is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to practice reviewing the characteristics of a good friendship and learning which traits are important to others. Students should walk around the class or the building and ask the people they see what is the most important trait of being a good friend. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A review activity for students to practice giving compliments to their peers. Students should write compliments in the stars for two of their classmates. Then, students should cut each star out and give them to their classmates. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A 10-question quiz on how to maintain appropriate personal space.

A review activity for practicing identifying the types of feedback people give when jokes are told and what each type means (e.g., laughing AT you vs Laughing WITH you). I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

An 18-question quiz on how to identify open-ended and closed-ended questions.