Assist with Abstract Social Skills

• Help students understand different classroom scenarios
• Teach them how to recognize social cues
• Present social skills in a concrete way
• Do not attempt to explain and re-explain abstract concepts

Train Social Skills through Role Play

• Teach habits that promote success in the classroom
• Script the role play with the student
  • Students will help write or type
  • Practice the script
  • Give assistance when needed
  • Provide plenty of repetition
  • Positively reinforce
• Anticipate Possible Difficulties
• Help the student avoid or circumvent them
• Routines and predictability help
• Consult the school counselor or school psychologist for a social skills group or individual counseling.

Teach Conflict Resolution

Role play using different settings where conflict occurs (help them generalize)

• Playground
• Choice time in the classroom
• Group instruction
• Lunchroom

Reinforce cause-and-effect

• Rehearse
• Practice
• Reteach

Reinforce positive behavior

• Give praise
• Rewards (change frequently to ensure interest)
• Stickers
• Smile
• Call home or send a note
• Recognize small achievements, too!

Give immediate feedback for negative behavior

• Avoid threats
• Be consistent
• Keep explanations brief
• Give established consequences

Supervise and Monitor