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Interpreting humor and jokes and using humor in an appropriate way can be difficult for some learners. This lesson pack aims 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. This lesson pack is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complex

This lesson aims to teach learners the skills it takes to keep their conversations going for longer. For example, learners will get experience with taking-turns and listening in a conversation, asking questions and making statements, and staying on topic, even when the topic might not be their favorite. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms). I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Au

This lesson is designed to teach learners about finding common interests when speaking to others. Learners will be introduced to tips on choosing friends, what are common interests and why they are important in a friendship, how to identify common interests in others, and will be given an opportunity to practice some of their new skills. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

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.

Interpreting humor and jokes and using humor in an appropriate way can be difficult for some learners. This lesson aims to teach learners the right and wrong time for humor, how to interpret humor feedback from others, and the difference between laughing at someone and laughing with someone. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past

This lesson aims to teach learners the characteristics of a good friend, the different types of friendship, and some general guidelines for getting to know others. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms). I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this bundle: 1 lesson on interacting with friends appropriately 1 friendship characteristics survey1 common interes

Picking up on nonverbal cues during a conversation can be a difficult but important skill to learn. This lesson pack aims to teach learners about body language, including use of gestures, maintaining personal space, appropriate use of eye contact, and use of tone, pace and voice volume. I have used this lesson in the past with students on the Autism Spectrum. NOTE: This lesson pack uses gifs to demonstrate some of the skills included in the lesson. Therefore, a pdf version is not included. Inc

Interacting with peers in a group setting can be difficult for some learners. This lesson aims to teach learners how to planning a group get-together and how to act as both a good host and good guest. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

This lesson aims to teach learners the characteristics of a good friend, the different types of friendship, and some general guidelines for getting to know others. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms). I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

Learning to identify when conversation partners are disinterested in a topic and respond accordingly is an important social skill, but can be particularly challenging for learners with autism. This bundle is designed to teach learners how to identify common signs of disinterest, and how to resolve the situation when they encounter them during a conversation. I have used this bundle with in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this bundle: · 1 lesson on signs of bor

This lesson pack is designed to help learners learn to take turns during conversations, avoid interruptions, and ensure they have balanced conversations. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this pack: - 1 Turn Taking lesson in pdf format - 1 turn taking board game - 1 Deal a conversation activity - 1 Listener and Speaker activity - 1 Learn something new review activity - 1 Turn taking review activity - 1 balanced conversation review act

Practice turn taking during conversations with a board game! This game includes 27 scenario and questions cards. Players will take turns drawing cards and following the directions on each card. After each player completes the instruction, they should move their game piece to the appropriate colored square on the game board (e.g., if a purple card was drawn, the player should move to a purple square). I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

This lesson is designed to help learners learn to take turns during conversations, avoid interruptions, and ensure they have balanced conversations. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

Here's an activity for your students to practice listening during conversations. For the first round, ask a different student about their interests for each category. The other students should be sure to listen to their classmates’ answers and try to remember as many as possible. For the second round, take turns asking the students about their classmate’s answers. See if they can remember who’s answers match up (e.g., “Who said their favorite color was blue?” “Who said their favorite sport was b

Here's an activity for your students to practice identifying the difference between sentences and questions. Cut out and divide the sentences up amongst everyone. Place two buckets on each side of the room, one labeled STATEMENTS and one labeled QUESTIONS. As fast as they can, players should figure out if the sentences they have are STATEMENTS or QUESTIONS and put them in the matching buckets.

This lesson aims to teach learners the basics of social niceties and compliments and how to give compliments to their peers, while incorporating plenty of practice opportunities. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

Practice conversation skills with a game! This games mega bundle provides you with games to help teach a variety of conversation skills including body language, greetings and introductions, and joining and maintaining conversations. I have used these games in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this pack:1 Body language and gestures board game1 Greetings and introductions board game1 Turn taking conversations board game1 Greetings and Introductions bingo1 Greetings a

This bundle aims to help teach a variety of conversation skills including when to use greetings, different types of greetings, how to use introductions, and how to introduce to another person. I have used this bundle in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this pack: · 1 Lesson on greetings and introductions in both PowerPoint and pdf format (color) · 1 Greetings and introductions board game · 1 Greetings and Introductions bingo · 1 Greetings and Introductions dom

Learning to stay on topic during a conversation is an important social skill, but can be particularly challenging for learners. This lesson pack is designed to teach learners why it is important to stay on topic while talking with peers, how to pick a topic of conversation, and what conversation topics may be appropriate. This lesson pack is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject.

This lesson is designed to teach learners about finding common interests when speaking to others. Learners will be introduced to tips on choosing friends, what are common interests and why they are important in a friendship, how to identify common interests in others, and will be given an opportunity to practice some of their new skills. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.