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Chat With Friends: Social Communication Skills for Students With Disabilities

Completed by 10 learners
Ages 11-15
Live Group Class
Using video-modeling lessons with real-life scenarios, students practice social communication skills in a supportive environment. Includes interactive games, worksheets and resources for use at home.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(303 reviews)
Star Educator

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-5 learners per class
40 min

What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Handouts available for further work
Certificate of Completion
Can issue Certificate of Completion after each topic is completed.

Class Experience

This course is intended for students with disabilities who may require explicit instruction in social communication skills such as including others in play, asking for help, or when and how to take a break. The group is intentionally small but does need at least two students enrolled in order to run. 

Using video-modeling lessons with real-life scenarios, students practice social communication skills in a supportive environment. Includes interactive games, worksheets and resources for use at home. 

We will then do a greeting and a short introduction to the topic.

Content may be offered at a variety of academic levels depending on the learners in the group. 

Content includes:

September: Emotional Recognition
October: Self-Regulation
November: Play Skills
December: Perspective Taking
January: Basic Conversation Skills
February: Conversation Topics
March: Nonverbal Communication (such as personal space)
April: Situational Awareness
May: Friendship

No reading is required. Parents may stay to the side of the learner but must not be present on camera. Students must agree to have video on throughout the entire class to allow the teacher to monitor situations and problem solve as needed. However, if a student needs a break at any time, they may turn off their sound and video as needed.

This class is intended for learners with disabilities who want an opportunity to socialize and learn communication skills. Learners that use a device for communication, only use short phrases, or want to use the chat function instead of speaking are encouraged to join. 

Handouts available after each class.

Learning Goals

Learners will practice social communication skills.

Other Details

Supply List
Handouts will be available after class. Learners may wish to have a notebook available to take notes or draw during class.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from Walden University
I am a former Special Education teacher with experience teaching students with moderate to severe disabilities. I am comfortable with various levels of communication. I am a patient and encouraging teacher who wants to create opportunities for students with disabilities to be social and interact with peers at their developmental level. 

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