A targeted 15-minute check-in designed for middle schoolers to monitor progress on anxiety-related coping goals. The lesson focuses on identifying and practicing calming breaths and de-escalation techniques through scenario-based trials.
Prepares the student for speaking in varied contexts and with new communication partners through simulated scenarios.
Develops short, functional phrases through predictable scripts and collaborative reading.
Uses forced-choice questions and one-word prompts to elicit the first instances of verbalization.
Introduces non-speech vocalizations (humming, sound effects, breath control) to build comfort with vocal cord engagement.