• Empathy Mix and Match

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

      To help children understand and recognize the feelings of others.

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

  • Differential Reinforcement

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a reinforcement technique which suggests rewards given for nonoccurrence of an undesired behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Cell Phone Manners

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

      To demonstrate the value of good manners when texting or playing games on a cell phone.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • 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

  • Caring Gestures

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

      To identify actions that show caring.

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

  • Caring Character Map

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

      To think about what makes a caring individual.

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

  • Biofeedback

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Depression, Health Issues, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To describe rationale of biofeedback as a viable tool for therapists to help clients address a wide range of psychosomatic symptoms and understand the relationship between their bodies and minds.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Behavioral Contracting

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To explain behavioral contracting rationale and approach, including how to measure success when contract is followed.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2