A specialized lesson designed to help 8th-grade students with autism transition to high school, focusing on understanding complex schedules and managing an increased academic workload through structured visual guides.
A comprehensive toolkit of data collection sheets for tracking various types of IEP goals, including frequency, duration, and trial-based skill acquisition.
A cumulative review using community-based scenarios where students apply all previous skills to determine the safest course of action.
Provides concrete scripts and strategies for setting boundaries, saying 'no', and exiting uncomfortable situations safely in the community.
Teaches students to recognize physical 'gut feelings' or body signals that occur when something feels wrong, emphasizing trust in one's own instincts.
Focuses on identifying common 'hooks' or tactics used in manipulation, such as asking for unnecessary help, offering unexpected gifts, or requesting secrets.
Introduces the difference between 'Green Light' (genuinely kind) and 'Yellow Light' (suspicious or overly friendly) behaviors using concrete examples and visual aids.
Preparing for independence. Students review progress reports and finalize a plan for seeking teacher support autonomously.
Establishing consistent habits and routines. Students refine their planning process to require less counselor prompting.
Developing teacher communication skills. Students practice scripts for asking for help, clarifying assignments, and negotiating deadlines.
Time estimation and scheduling. Students practice predicting how long tasks take and slotting them into their Jawsome flex time.
Focus on categorization and prioritization. Students learn to distinguish between urgent tasks and long-term projects using a priority matrix.
Introduction to the "Grade Audit" process. Students learn to navigate their online portals efficiently and identify missing assignments.