• Practicing Social Skills

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

      To role-play scenarios using puppets to practice initiating conversation.

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

  • Problem-Solving Therapy for Families

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, 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

  • Prosocial Learning

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of reinforcing prosocial behavior that solves problems in the community, including writing letters to facilitate change, volunteering, and doing work to improve the environment.

    • 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

  • Proud

    • Topics
      Communication, Empathy, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase self-awareness about the emotion, proud, visually and experientially, and to recognize when to be proud of someone else.

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

  • Provide Comfort and Care to Animals

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Empathy, Relationships
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the benefits of having compassion for animals, to understand the impact of acts of kindness to homeless animals.

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

  • Reassurance-Seeking Behaviors Chart

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Parent Training, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

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

  • Reattachment Therapy

    • Topics
      Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Empathy, Loss & Grieving, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique where attempts are made to build or restore bonding between a child under age 6 and a primary caretaker by re-creating a sense of trust and unconditional bonding, so the child can associate other adults with positive nurturing and respond appropriately.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • 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
      2

  • Use of Touch

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touching.

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

  • Using Actions to Show Kindness

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Character Education, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about ways to show kindness and help others.

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

  • Using I-Messages

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about I-Messages being an effective communication tool in expressing wants or needs in a non-judgmental, non-confrontational, non-blaming manner.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3