Social Communication Reflection Worksheet

Name: ________________________ Date: _______________

Scenario Practiced: _______________________________________________________

1. What went well during this role-play?
   Describe the communication strategies or phrases you felt confident using.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. What was challenging or uncomfortable?
   Identify any moments you found difficult or felt unsure about.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. What would you do differently next time?
   Think about changes in tone, words, or body language you could try.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Which self-advocacy strategies did you use?
   (e.g., asking for help, stating your needs clearly, maintaining eye contact)
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. How confident do you feel about your communication skills now?
   Circle one: 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Not confident, 5 = Very confident)
6. My next self-advocacy goal is:
   Write one specific action you will practice before our next session.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Self-Advocacy Role-Play Cards

Use these cards to practice asking for what you need in realistic peer and adult situations. Shuffle and let the student draw one peer scenario and one adult scenario for today’s role-play.

Peer Scenarios

1. Joining a Group Activity
You notice a group of classmates working on a project and want to join in. Practice politely asking if you can help and explaining why you’d like to participate.

2. Resolving a Misunderstanding
A friend seems upset because they thought you ignored their text. Practice apologizing, clarifying what happened, and asking how to make things right.

3. Asking to Play
You want to join a game at recess but feel shy approaching the players. Practice starting the conversation, stating your interest, and asking if there’s room for you.

4. Declining an Invitation
A peer invites you to a lunch event but you already have plans. Practice saying “thank you,” explaining your situation, and suggesting another time to hang out.

Adult Scenarios

5. Requesting Homework Help
You’re confused about today’s math assignment. Practice approaching your teacher after class, stating what you don’t understand, and asking for an explanation or example.

6. Asking for Extra Time
You’ve been sick and need more time to finish an English essay. Practice explaining your situation to your teacher and politely requesting a new due date.

7. Meeting with the School Counselor
You’ve had a conflict with a classmate and want advice on how to handle it. Practice introducing yourself, describing the issue, and asking for suggestions.

8. Dietary Accommodation
You have a food allergy and need to talk to the cafeteria manager. Practice stating your allergy, asking about safe options, and confirming next steps.

Shuffle these cards, have the student draw one from each section, then role-play both sides using the Peer Interaction Cue Cards and mirror feedback.

Peer Interaction Cue Cards

Use these cue cards to guide your tone, eye contact, and body language during role-play. Shuffle and draw one card before each scenario to focus on a specific communication skill.

Tone Prompts

• Speak slowly and clearly, pausing between sentences.
  
  
  
  
• Use a calm, friendly voice—imagine you’re talking to someone you respect.
  
  
  
  
• Adjust your volume: not too loud to seem aggressive, not too soft to be hard to hear.
  
  
  
  
• Emphasize key words by slightly increasing your pitch or volume.
  
  
  
  

Eye Contact Prompts

• Maintain eye contact for 3–5 seconds at a time, then glance away briefly.
  
  
  
  
• Nod your head when the other person is speaking to show you’re listening.
  
  
  
  
• If you need a moment to think, look away for a second, then return your gaze.
  
  
  
  
• Pair a gentle smile with eye contact to show warmth and openness.
  
  
  
  

Body Language Prompts

• Stand or sit up straight—good posture shows confidence.
  
  
  
  
• Keep your arms relaxed at your sides or in your lap; avoid crossing them.
  
  
  
  
• Face the other person directly—shoulders square to them.
  
  
  
  
• Use natural hand gestures to emphasize points (not too big or fast).
  
  
  
  
• Lean in slightly (about 10°) to show engagement without invading space.
  
  
  
  

Conversation Starter Prompts

• “Hi, can I ask you a question about ___?”
  
  
  
  
• “Excuse me, would you mind helping me with ___?”
  
  
  
  
• “I noticed ___ and wanted to know if ___.”
  
  
  
  
• “Thank you for ___; I really appreciate it.”
  
  
  
  

Shuffle these cards and have the student draw one before each role-play to focus on improving that specific aspect of social communication.