Social Thinking for the Real World

Course Name: SOCIAL THINKING FOR THE REAL WORLD

Open to: Grades 9-12

Length: 36 Weeks Tuesdays/Thursdays

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 1 credit

NOTE: Admission to this course is driven by IEP eligibility

- The class is designed especially for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome).

Content: IEP Team Assessment - Student Self Assessment

- Personalized Goals - Progress Check and Reporting - Project Based Learning.

Skill Lessons: non-verbal cues/body language. Emotions:dealing with anger, frustration and anxiety. Conversation skills: building and maintaining friendships, dealing with school & family demands.

Employment skills: money matters, life skills, emergency planning, transportation and dating.

Activities: weekly lesson, textbook/workbook assignments, community outings for skill generalization, collaboration with outside agencies involved with students.

Cost: None

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