A chart to help teachers record and measure behavioral progress in 15-minute periods of time, three or four times during the day; a tool to reinforce behavioral progress.

To get children talking with each other about hobbies and interests.

To identify people who might be open to having a new friend by observing their body language.

To gain knowledge about the benefits of thinking clearly and staying calm when angry, instead of seeing red.

To increase knowledge about self-control training, which gives a child the skills and understanding necessary to control problematic symptoms and behaviors by regulating automatic behavior that has become harmful; incorporates cognitive restructuring, role-play, modeling, problem-solving, self-evaluation, and self-reinforcement.

To set social goals, strategize ways to accomplish them, and to determine the resources needed; to formally document an action plan to improve social skills.

To practice and learn that sharing and taking turns makes it easier to get along with others.