If you are a teacher in special education, you are always looking for activities to improve social skills. When you’re in an Autism classroom, that especially important. If you work with students who have Autism, then social skills deficits are always an issue. Social skills and communication need specific instruction. Listen now to learn more about 4 activities you can do in your classroom to improve student’s social skills.
“I want to work on social skills with my students, but I’m not exactly sure what to do. How can I build social skills in my Autism Unit?”
-Marisol
There are several blog posts here at Noodle Nook that address social skills training in students with significant disabilities including Autism. This podcast will walk you through 4 very simple and basic activities to improve social skills. Your students, however, may need more. Try reading more about Social Skills for Students with Autism, 7 Steps to Teaching Social Skills, and Social Stories in Life Skills.
4 Activities to Improve Social Skills
When it comes time to find activities to implement social skills training, listen to the podcast to learn how you can use
- Role Play with Scaffolding and Guided Practice
- Social Scripting
- Nonverbal Communication with EC, S, N, L
- Video and Video Modeling
To learn more about what EC, S, N, L means by listening to the podcast and then get the posters HERE.
We hope you found the podcast interview informative and helpful as you create the perfect classroom for your students. Remember, social skills instruction is an essential part of any autism classroom. Incorporating activities that target these skills can make a big difference in your student’s overall success.
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