Social Signal Detectives Plan
Over 10 sessions, students will identify and interpret facial expressions, body language, and tone by engaging in videos, games, role-plays, coloring, and discussions to build real-world communication skills.
Many adolescents with autism struggle to read nonverbal cues, impacting peer relationships. This Tier 2 group course uses multimodal practice and positive reinforcement to boost confidence and social competence.
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Social Signals
30 min
Step 2
Session 2: Happy vs. Sad Signals
30 min
Step 3
Session 3: Anger and Disgust Cues
30 min
Step 4
Session 4: Surprise and Fear Cues
30 min
Step 5
Session 5: Tone of Voice Signals
30 min
Step 6
Session 6: Body Language Basics
30 min
Step 7
Session 7: Putting It All Together
30 min
Step 8
Session 8: Real-World Video Analysis
30 min
Step 9
Session 9: Community Practice
30 min
Step 10
Session 10: Celebration and Next Steps
30 min
Lesson Plan
Social Signal Detectives Plan
Over 10 sessions, students will identify and interpret facial expressions, body language, and tone by engaging in videos, games, role-plays, coloring, and discussions to build real-world communication skills.
Many adolescents with autism struggle to read nonverbal cues, impacting peer relationships. This Tier 2 group course uses multimodal practice and positive reinforcement to boost confidence and social competence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Social Signals
30 min
Step 2
Session 2: Happy vs. Sad Signals
30 min
Step 3
Session 3: Anger and Disgust Cues
30 min
Step 4
Session 4: Surprise and Fear Cues
30 min
Step 5
Session 5: Tone of Voice Signals
30 min
Step 6
Session 6: Body Language Basics
30 min
Step 7
Session 7: Putting It All Together
30 min
Step 8
Session 8: Real-World Video Analysis
30 min
Step 9
Session 9: Community Practice
30 min
Step 10
Session 10: Celebration and Next Steps
30 min