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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 Aut

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.

This lesson pack is designed to teach learners about healthy friendships. Learners will be introduced to different types of relationships, characteristics of good friendships, how to handle bad friendships, tips on choosing friends, what are common interests and why they are important in a friendship, and how to identify common interests in others. Learners will also be given an opportunity to practice some of their new skills with a variety of activities. I have used this lesson in the past wi

This mini bundle is designed to help learners identify healthy physical and emotional boundaries, set healthier emotional boundaries, and how to respond when their boundaries are disrespected in a non-confrontational way. This bundle 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. Included in this pack:- 1 lesso

This mini bundle is designed to teach learners about healthy friendships. Learners will be introduced to different types of relationships, characteristics of good friendships, how to handle bad friendships, tips on choosing friends, what are common interests and why they are important in a friendship, and how to identify common interests in others. Learners will also be given an opportunity to practice some of their new skills with a variety of activities. I have used this lesson in the past wit

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

This bundle aims to teach learners the skills needed to communicate effectively with their peers, including gracefully joining a conversation, using greetings, introducing themselves, staying on topic, sustaining conversations, identifying signs of disinterest, interpreting humor feedback from others, understanding and responding to humor feedback, as well as leaving conversations at the appropriate time and in a confident manner. This bundle is most applicable with older students (upper el

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. Included in this bundle:1 lesson on group get-togeth

Listening for and using the correct tone of voice during a conversation can be a difficult but important skill to learn. This bundle aims to teach learners about tone of voice, including what tone of voice is and what it can sound like, why it is important to pay attention to others’ tone of voice, and when to pay attention to our own tone of voice. These concepts are demonstrated using various practice activities. These activities may be most applicable with older students (upper elementary, mi

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 pack is designed to help learners identify healthy physical and emotional boundaries, set healthier emotional boundaries, and how to respond when their boundaries are disrespected in a non-confrontational way. 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. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this pack: -

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 lesson 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 lesson with in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

Picking up on nonverbal cues during a conversation can be a difficult but important skill to learn. Imagine you are in a happy mood – laughing a lot and making jokes. Then you enter a quiet classroom where the rest of your peers are busy working on finishing their papers. You may need to read the room and change your behavior. This lesson pack aims to teach learners what it means to “read the room,” what behaviors to watch and listen for, and how to respond appropriately. I have used this lesso

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.

This lesson is designed to help learners identify healthy physical and emotional boundaries, set healthier emotional boundaries, and how to respond when their boundaries are disrespected in a non-confrontational way. 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.