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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 bundle aims to teach learners about community helpers. For example, learners will get experience with learning about their community, identifying examples of community helpers, and will get practice with asking for help. I have used this lesson in the past with students on the Autism Spectrum. This bundle includes: 1 lesson on community helpers and asking for help1 community helpers quiz1 ask the expert - classroom activity1 "asking for help" classroom poster

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 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

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

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 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 pdf format (color) · 1 Greetings and introductions board game · 1 Greetings and Introductions dominos · 1 "Hello to anyone..." greetings game · 1 Introductions

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

Here's a quick worksheet you can use to have your students practice their introductions. Students will practice identifying the three parts of an introduction and create a list of fun facts about themselves that they would use when introducing themselves to start a conversation.

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. This bundle includes: 1 Lesson on compliments and social niceties1 Polite

A 20-question quiz on the social skills needed to keep a conversation going. An answer key is included.

A 16-question quiz on asking community helpers for help. An answer key is included.

This lesson and activity aims to teach the difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions. Includes two practice activities to help students create and use open-ended questions about a variety of topics. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.

A worksheet for students to practice identifying what they do and do not find funny. Students should fill out each column in the chart to learn more about their senses of humor.

Here is a fun activity for students to help them discover their common interests! Students will fill in their own interests for each category. Then, students will ask each other questions about each other’s interests, making sure to ask a different person for each category. When completed, students should circle any boxes where their answer and a classmate’s answer match. Includes both text-only and picture versions.

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 15-question quiz on the appropriate use of humor. An answer key is included.