• Something to Talk About

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Speaking in a Way That Can Be Understood

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain self-awareness about personal speaking behaviors; to identify skills associated with effective speaking.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Speaking in Front of Others

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain ease and skills in speaking in front of others through discussion and by reviewing strategies.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Speaking to Be Understood

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain self-awareness about personal speaking behaviors; to identify skills associated with effective speaking.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Special Talents Posters

    • Topics
      Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain understanding that a group is made up of individuals with many different talents, all of which are unique and worthy of respect.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Special Time

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a parenting technique in which special time is allotted to a child and parent for cooperative play with only positive reinforcement and encouragement. The child is the boss, with no corrective or critical remarks from the parent, strengthening the adult-child relationship.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Stealing

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Character Education, Critical Thinking, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about stealing and its implications; to make distinctions between deliberate stealing, and inadvertently taking something that belongs to someone else.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Sticking up for Yourself

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of standing up for yourself when teased or bullied; to think about appropriate emotional and behavioral responses when sticking up for oneself.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Stop the Complaining

    • Topics
      Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of a positive attitude; to distinguish between positive statements and complaints.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Suggested Toys for Special Playtime

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      A list of suggested toys for special playtime for parents and their children, as well as a list of toys to avoid for this technique.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2