• Caring Notes

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Character Education, Communication, Relationships
    • Objective

      To teach children that expressing their care and concern for others can be a daily event, and not reserved for holidays.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Childhood Motivation Checklist

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:C1 Relate School to Life Experiences, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Children and Adolescents with Autism

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Health Issues, Parent Training, Physical Health
    • Objective

      To provide information about autism in children and adolescents, and to describe treatments available.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Extinction

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a therapy that involves the withholding or removal of positive reinforcement when undesirable behaviors are present.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Feelings Charades

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about non-verbal communication signals sent by others, specifically the signals that could avoid a conflict to escalate.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Feelings Diary

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To give children an opportunity to communicate their feelings on paper and understand the feelings of others.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Goal Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Goals, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To self-monitor and record completion of small objectives toward a final goal.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Initiating a Conversation

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Children and teens learn important skills that will help them initiate conversations with others in a way that is respectful and competent.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Handout
    • 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
      2

  • Think Before You Label People

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Learning Disabilities, Relationships, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To encourage thought about the consequences of labels, including the pain and damage experienced by the victim. To offer tips to curb labeling.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • When to Approach a Person to Talk

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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
      4