Social Communication & Pragmatics

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.

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.

In this single 30-minute session, undergraduate students will explore effective strategies for supporting individuals with social pragmatic disability. This lesson equips future practitioners with practical tools and approaches to foster meaningful social communication. Audience: undergraduates in communication sciences or education. Tier 3: Individual support focus.

This lesson aims to help 3rd grade students with autism develop essential social skills through experiential and collaborative learning. By engaging with a video, participating in a discussion, and completing a worksheet, students will explore concepts of empathy, respect, and effective communication. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive environment where students can practice and enhance their social interactions, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

This lesson is designed for a fourth-grade student with autism and ADHD to help them initiate conversations effectively. Over three 30-minute sessions, the student will engage in activities and games that focus on social pragmatic skills, supported by individual social work and speech and language strategies. This lesson is crucial for enhancing communication skills and building confidence in social interactions.

This lesson is designed for two fourth graders on the autism spectrum, focusing on enhancing their social skills as part of their IEP goals. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will reflect on their progress in communication and interaction over the year. The session is 20 minutes long and aims to empower students by recognizing their growth and encouraging further development in social skills.

In this 25-minute lesson, 4th graders will practice social communication by assembling conversation fragments into polite, coherent dialogues. This lesson builds pragmatic skills vital for real-life interactions and fosters respectful peer communication. Includes a lesson plan, slide deck with examples, a hands-on worksheet, and an engaging class game.

Students will explore implied meanings, sarcasm, and jokes to better interpret everyday speech and improve social communication. This Tier 1 lesson for 8th graders spans one 40-minute session and uses engaging slides, readings, discussions, and worksheets to build pragmatic language skills.

This lesson is designed to help students with ADHD and neurodiversity learn effective strategies for communicating their needs. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will gain confidence in expressing themselves, which is crucial for their personal and academic success. The lesson is tailored for a 25-minute session and includes a lesson plan, worksheet, activity, and discussion.

This lesson focuses on developing confidence in social interactions through role-playing and exercises that emphasize active listening, empathy, and assertiveness. By engaging in these activities, students will learn to navigate social situations more effectively, fostering better communication and relationships with peers.

This 12-session individual lesson plan is designed for a 1st-grade student with Autism who is eager to learn social norms and expectations at school. Each 25-minute session will focus on specific social skills, using engaging activities, discussions, and games to help the student understand and practice these norms. The lesson will incorporate the student's interests, such as Toy Story and NumberBlocks, to make learning relatable and enjoyable.

This lesson is designed to help students with communication disorders, ADHD, and specific learning disabilities learn how to effectively communicate their needs. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will gain confidence and skills in expressing themselves clearly. This single 25-minute session is crucial for empowering students to advocate for themselves in various settings.

A small-group worksheet that scaffolds turn-taking, question-asking, and active listening skills in short conversational exchanges for 6th graders. Tier 2 support in a single 25-minute session to boost pragmatic language skills.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among teens with autism through interactive activities. By engaging in role-playing and group discussions, students will have the opportunity to practice communication, empathy, and teamwork in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that can improve their interactions in everyday life.

A dynamic lesson to help students decode facial expressions and body language, boosting their everyday interactions and empathy. Ideal for 4th graders in a single 45-minute session focusing on social communication and pragmatics.

This 12-session individual lesson plan is designed for a 1st-grade student with Autism who is eager to learn social norms and expectations at school. Each 25-minute session will focus on specific social skills, using engaging activities, discussions, and games to help the student understand and practice these norms. The lesson will incorporate the student's interests, such as Toy Story and NumberBlocks, to make learning relatable and enjoyable.

This lesson is designed to help students with moderate intellectual disabilities develop communication skills through structured activities. It focuses on promoting open communication, active listening, and empathy. The lesson includes visual aids and simplified language to ensure accessibility and engagement for all students.

This 3-session lesson is designed to teach social skills to students who need additional support in developing their interpersonal abilities. Each 30-minute session will focus on different aspects of social interaction, such as communication, empathy, and teamwork. This lesson is important as it empowers students with the skills needed to build meaningful relationships and navigate social situations effectively, particularly benefiting those with IEPs.

This 6-session individual lesson plan is designed for a 5th-grade student who frequently engages in negative language with peers. The goal is to enhance self-awareness, relationship skills, and social awareness through interactive activities and discussions. Each session lasts 20 minutes, focusing on empowering the student to replace negative language with positive communication strategies, fostering healthier peer interactions.

In this special education lesson, students will explore communication disorders, learning about their characteristics and how they impact individuals. This 20-minute activity is designed to foster empathy and understanding, equipping students with strategies to support peers with communication challenges.

An individualized Tier 3 support lesson for an 8th grade student focusing on improving active listening through conversation analysis and self-reflection. This 30-minute session uses direct instruction, guided practice, and personal reflection to build social communication skills.

This lesson aims to help a 2nd-grade student with selective mutism understand and express emotions, focusing on overcoming communication barriers. By using the 'Anxiety Explained - SEL Sketches' video, students will learn about anxiety and its effects. The lesson includes an activity that encourages students to express their feelings through art or role-play, providing a safe space to practice communication. This approach is designed to create a supportive and inclusive environment, helping students build confidence in expressing themselves.

This lesson is designed for a high school student with social anxiety to develop effective communication skills and strategies to overcome obstacles. Through a guided self-reflection activity and a personalized worksheet, the student will practice expressing themselves and identifying barriers to communication. This lesson is crucial for building confidence and fostering a supportive environment for the student to explore their thoughts and feelings, with a strong emphasis on real-life application.

In this 30-minute small-group lesson for 5th graders, students will explore four common communication styles (assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive) through discussion and reflection. Building social-emotional awareness and appreciation for diverse approaches helps them collaborate better in friendships and teams.

In this 15-minute Tier 2 discussion group, 12th graders will practice key social skills like active listening, empathy, and respectful communication through interactive scenarios. This critical support session helps build stronger peer relationships and equips students with tools for real-world interactions.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 12th-grade students by exploring strategies to build self-confidence and improve communication. The lesson includes a video, discussion, worksheet, activity, and quiz to engage students and accommodate those with communication disabilities. By the end of the lesson, students will have practical tools to boost their confidence in social interactions, which is crucial for their personal and professional growth.

In this three-session Tier 3 lesson, students with special needs will develop foundational social thinking skills through simple language discussions, engaging activities, and targeted worksheets. Each 15-minute session aligns with IEP accommodations to support individual growth.

A practical guide for students to handle various social interactions with ease. The lesson includes strategies and tips for overcoming social anxiety and building rapport, designed for a 6th-grade class. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential social skills, helping them navigate social settings confidently and fostering positive relationships.

This lesson is designed for a 7th grade girl with a highly verbal ASD diagnosis, focusing on enhancing her social pragmatics by learning to communicate needs to adults effectively. Through engaging activities, including a puzzle game, students will explore strategies to express themselves without resorting to maladaptive behaviors. This 40-minute session aims to empower students with practical communication skills that are crucial for their personal and social development.

In this 15-minute group lesson, 3rd-grade students with mild autism will practice reciprocal conversation by asking and answering personal questions. This Tier 2 intervention helps students build social communication skills, gain confidence in asking questions, and learn to respond appropriately.

In this 15-minute Tier 3 session, learners with disabilities will explore key non-verbal communication skills—gestures, facial expressions, and body language—to enhance daily interactions and self-expression. This personalized lesson supports individual growth and confidence in everyday settings.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 12th-grade students by exploring strategies to build self-confidence and improve communication. The lesson includes a video, discussion, worksheet, activity, and quiz to engage students and accommodate those with communication disabilities. By the end of the lesson, students will have practical tools to boost their confidence in social interactions, which is crucial for their personal and professional growth.

This one-on-one coaching lesson helps a 9th-grade student learn to interpret facial expressions and body language to decode social contexts and respond appropriately. Through interactive activities and guided practice, the student builds essential social communication and pragmatics skills.

A 3-session, Tier 3 intervention for a 3rd grader struggling with impulsive inappropriate words. Over three 20-minute sessions, the student will learn self-monitoring strategies, practice positive communication, and build impulse control through engaging activities, readings, and videos.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for adult special education, learners will develop skills to recognize and interpret social cues in everyday scenarios through interactive activities. This practice boosts their pragmatic understanding and confidence in social settings, providing essential tools for real-life communication.

Over four 30-minute group sessions, third graders with learning disabilities and language barriers will practice collaborating calmly and effectively. This Tier 2 lessons uses engaging discussions, activities, worksheets, and games to build communication skills, patience, and cooperative problem-solving—helping students support each other and reduce frustration.

This lesson focuses on helping 11th-grade students understand and manage social anxiety, improve social communication, and develop perspective-taking skills. It's designed for a small group setting, providing targeted support to students who need extra help in these areas. The session will last 30 minutes and aims to equip students with practical strategies to enhance their social interactions and reduce anxiety.

This lesson aims to help an 8-year-old boy with ADHD develop social skills and self-awareness through a blended learning approach. The lesson will include a discussion to reflect on ADHD and its impact on daily life, and an activity to practice social skills, fostering understanding and empathy.

This lesson focuses on helping a 5th-grade student with autism reflect on the impact of using derogatory language and profanity. Through guided reflection, the student will learn the importance of respectful communication and develop strategies to express themselves positively. This individual session is crucial for fostering empathy and improving social interactions.

This lesson is designed for an autistic 10-year-old boy to help him understand the thoughts and reactions of classmates during a chorus presentation when one student is dancing and singing too loudly. It aims to enhance social awareness and empathy, which are crucial for social skills development, especially for students with an IEP for social skills deficit. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session.

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' social skills through interactive games and activities. By engaging in exercises that promote active listening, cooperation, and conflict resolution, students will develop essential skills for effective communication and teamwork. This workshop is crucial for students with IEPs as it supports their social development and helps them navigate social situations more confidently.

This 45-minute lesson teaches 4th graders to interpret social cues and adapt their communication by detecting emotions in context. Foundational pragmatic skills support everyday interactions, improving students' social awareness and relationships.

This lesson engages 7th-grade students in a game-based activity to learn effective communication with individuals with autism. Through interactive play, students will develop empathy and understanding, fostering a supportive classroom environment. This lesson is important as it encourages inclusivity and helps students recognize the diverse communication needs of their peers.

A 9-month, weekly Tier 3 program for individual 8th grade students to build and reinforce social communication and self-advocacy skills through progressive role-plays, reflections, and real-world practice. Each 30-minute session builds on the last, fostering confidence and independence over 36 weeks.

This lesson focuses on teaching a 15-year-old male with autism and pathological demand avoidance how to effectively use his Augmentative Communication device. Through experiential and game-based learning strategies, the lesson aims to enhance communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment. This lesson is crucial as it empowers the student to express himself more effectively, fostering independence and confidence in social interactions.

In this 6-session small group series, students will develop social thinking and communication skills through warm-ups, discussions, hands-on activities, games, and worksheets designed for autistic learners. Meeting for 30 minutes each session, this Tier 2 intervention supports 10 students with learning differences in decoding social cues, perspective-taking, and conversational turn-taking.

This 5-session lesson is designed for a 3rd grade student on an IEP, focusing on identifying negative and positive self-talk, understanding coping strategies, and exploring cognitive behavioral triangle connections. Each 20-minute session will empower the student with practical skills to transform negative thoughts into positive ones, enhancing their emotional well-being and resilience.

This lesson is designed to enhance social skills among 4th-grade students through a game-based learning approach. Students will participate in a fun and interactive activity that encourages teamwork, communication, and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills through experiential and game-based learning. Students will engage in a discussion, watch a video, and participate in a group game to practice and improve their social interactions. This lesson is important as it provides a safe and supportive environment for students to develop essential social skills, which are crucial for personal and professional success.

In this lesson, students will embark on a 'safari' to discover and practice essential social skills like active listening, cooperation, and sharing through fun, guided activities. This lesson is important as it helps students develop interpersonal skills that are crucial for their social development and success in collaborative environments.

This lesson is designed to help an individual student with autism develop essential social skills through a personalized game-based learning approach. By engaging in a fun and interactive activity with the teacher, the student will learn how to initiate conversations, understand social cues, and build confidence in social interactions. This lesson is important as it provides the student with practical tools to navigate social situations, enhancing their ability to connect with peers and build meaningful relationships.

This lesson is designed for a 7th grader with autism who uses echolalia to repeat profanity and inappropriate statements from movies. The session will focus on redirecting this behavior towards positive and appropriate language, helping the student develop better communication skills. This individual support is crucial for fostering a more positive social interaction and enhancing the student's ability to engage in appropriate conversations.

Students practice kind responses in challenging social scenarios, strengthening their social awareness and communication. Ideal for 3rd graders, this 25-minute Tier 1 lesson builds students’ social awareness through interactive activities and reflection.

This lesson focuses on developing social skills through an experiential learning activity. Students will engage in a role-playing exercise to practice effective communication, empathy, and teamwork. This lesson is important as it helps students build essential interpersonal skills that are crucial for their personal and academic success.

This 3-session lesson is designed to help students with autism engage in reciprocal communication, a vital skill for social interaction and relationship building. Each 30-minute session will focus on practical strategies and activities to enhance communication skills, making it easier for students to connect with others.

This session is designed for individual students in grades 5-8 to develop effective communication skills by practicing how to express their thoughts calmly and listen actively. The session includes self-reflection and scenario analysis to help students convey their messages clearly and empathetically.

Role-play scenarios with peers to practice assertive communication in school settings.

A 40-session one-on-one program designed to help students lacking social skills develop problem solving strategies, perspective taking, and expected behaviors for challenging situations. Each 30-minute session builds skills through interactive lessons, games, and discussions.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 4th-grade students through interactive and experiential learning activities. Students will engage in a group activity, complete a worksheet, and participate in a discussion to reflect on their experiences. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills such as communication, cooperation, and empathy, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

A 40-session one-on-one program designed to help students lacking social skills develop problem solving strategies, perspective taking, and expected behaviors for challenging situations. Each 30-minute session builds skills through interactive lessons, games, and discussions.

In this 30-minute lesson, 7th graders will learn essential social skills—like active listening, empathy, and respectful communication—to form stronger connections with peers. This engaging, Tier 1 session equips students with tools for everyday interactions, boosting confidence and fostering a positive classroom environment.

In this 30-minute lesson for Pre-K children with autism, students will practice basic communication skills—specifically turn-taking and making simple requests—through interactive games and visual supports. This foundational lesson helps build social interaction, expressive language, and confidence, and is designed for a graduate SLP clinician in a Tier 1 preschool setting.

In this 10-session small-group course, 9th and 10th grade boys with autism will develop key communication skills by identifying and interpreting social cues. Through games, activities, discussions, and multimedia (videos, coloring, and music), students will gain confidence in real-world interactions.

This individual Tier 3 series helps an 8th-grade student with autism develop social thinking skills over 34 short sessions. Each 20-minute session includes a lesson plan, slide deck, teacher script, discussion prompts, worksheet, hands-on activity, game, and rubric, ensuring structured practice and progress tracking.

This lesson helps 1st-grade students learn how to effectively communicate their needs through engaging activities. By using a video and a worksheet, students will explore different ways to express themselves and understand the importance of clear communication. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills, enabling students to articulate their needs and feelings in a constructive manner.

This lesson focuses on helping 5th-grade students learn and practice essential social skills to gain a sense of independence and confidence. Through a combination of discussion, interactive activities, and reflection, students will explore how to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and build self-confidence. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills needed to navigate social situations both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' social pragmatics through a game-based learning approach. Students will engage in an interactive activity designed to practice conversation skills, followed by a discussion to reflect on their experiences. The lesson includes a video, 'How to Break the Ice,' which provides practical tips for engaging in meaningful conversations. This lesson is important as it helps students build confidence, embrace silences, and practice active listening, which are crucial skills for effective communication.

This lesson uses a game-based approach to help a 3rd grade student with autism spectrum disorder identify social mistakes and propose solutions. Through interactive reading and discussion, the student will learn to recognize common social errors and think critically about how to address them. This lesson is important as it fosters social awareness and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for social integration and personal development.

This lesson engages students in perspective-taking and social skills through interactive games and collaborative activities. By participating in role-playing scenarios, art-based activities, and group discussions, students will practice understanding different viewpoints and improve their communication skills. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and effective social interactions, which are essential for personal and academic success.

In this 45-minute Tier 2 session for rising 9th graders, students will explore different communication styles (passive, aggressive, assertive, passive-aggressive) and practice key skills like active listening and “I” statements. Understanding these skills boosts confidence, promotes respectful teamwork, and supports positive group dynamics.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills through project-based learning, using the 'How to Break the Ice' video as a central component. Students will engage in activities that promote confidence, active listening, and the ability to handle silences in conversations. This lesson is crucial for developing effective communication skills, which are essential for personal and professional success. It also accommodates a student with selective mutism, ensuring a supportive environment for all.

In this 3-session group lesson, students in K–2 with autism or intellectual disabilities will learn safe play communication skills—expressing wants, resolving conflict, and seeking teacher support. These interactive 20-minute sessions use visuals, AAC supports, manipulatives, and group games to build real-time communication strategies for safer, happier play.

This lesson is designed for a 4th grader with autism and ADHD to help them understand and differentiate between appropriate behaviors at school and at home. It focuses on building social awareness and adaptability through interactive and movement-based activities, tailored to the student's individual needs. The session will last 20 minutes and aims to empower the student with skills to navigate different environments effectively.