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Social Skills for Students with Autism

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Lesson Plan

Social Skills for Students with Autism

Enhance social interaction skills

This lesson is designed to help students with autism develop social interaction skills through structured discussions and activities. By using visual supports and clear, structured guidance, students will explore social scenarios and practice effective communication techniques. This lesson is important as it provides a safe and supportive environment for students to practice and reflect on their social skills, which are crucial for personal and academic success.

Audience

16-year-old students with autism

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Visual Supports, Scenario Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and explain the objective of the lesson: to enhance social interaction skills.
  • Use visual supports to introduce the concept of social skills and their importance.
  • Set the tone for a respectful and open discussion.

Step 2

Scenario Exploration

10 mins

  • Present social scenarios using scenario cards.
  • Use visual supports to illustrate each scenario.
  • Encourage students to discuss how they would handle each situation.

Step 3

Guided Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
  • Facilitate the discussion by asking follow-up questions and providing examples.
  • Ensure all students have the opportunity to participate.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the discussion.
  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it in real-life situations.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to continue practicing their social skills.
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Worksheet

Visual Supports

Visual aids to help students understand social scenarios and concepts. These cards can be used to illustrate different social situations and guide discussions.




Listening







Empathy







Communication







Compromise







Supportive Actions







Clear Communication







Inclusive Actions







Respectful Support







Accountability







Compromise and Leadership







Assertive Communication







Standing Up for Others




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Worksheet

Scenario Cards

Cards presenting different social scenarios for students to explore and discuss. These scenarios are designed to help students practice perspective-taking and empathy.




A friend is upset because they didn't get invited to a party.







You and a peer disagree on a group project idea.







A peer is feeling left out during a group activity.







You notice a classmate is struggling with a task.







A friend shares a secret with you, and you accidentally tell someone else.







You and a friend both want to be the leader of a group project.







A peer makes a joke that you find offensive.







You see a peer being teased by others.




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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Guided questions to help students explore and enhance their social skills. The questions are designed to prompt reflection and sharing of personal experiences.

What are some social skills you think are important?

Encourage students to think about skills like listening, empathy, and communication.







Can you share a time when you used a social skill effectively?

Guide students to reflect on past experiences and what made them successful.







How do you feel when you are in a social situation?

Help students articulate their feelings and discuss strategies to manage them.







What is one social skill you would like to improve?

Encourage students to set personal goals and think about steps to achieve them.







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