A specialized lesson for adults with IDD and Autism focused on 'Social Decoding'. The lesson emphasizes 'Tone of Voice' as a primary indicator of emotion, alongside body posture and facial cues, using workplace and community-based scenarios.
Students practice interview etiquette and evaluate interview behaviors using a simplified rubric and video analysis of common interview mistakes.
Students explore qualities that make a "good employee," such as punctuality, hygiene, and teamwork, through a "Hire vs. Not Ready Yet" behavior sorting activity.
Students will differentiate between hard skills (learned tasks) and soft skills (people skills) using visual aids and sorting activities tailored for low cognitive ability levels.
This lesson focuses on identifying safe contacts, choosing the right tone for different audiences, and understanding the consequences of digital boundary violations.
A 20-minute targeted lesson covering packing techniques and a comprehensive list of necessities (goods and services) for moving into a new apartment. Includes a visual presentation, a teacher guide, and a practical checklist for students.
A comprehensive take-home packet designed for Max to build independence in job searching and applying. This lesson includes visual checklists, activity sheets, and social stories focusing on persistence, online/in-person applications, and interview preparation.
A comprehensive lesson teaching students the mechanics of sending mail, the etiquette of timing for letters and bills, and a hands-on Valentine's Day mailing project.
A comprehensive lesson focused on teamwork, consensus-building, and communication under stress using a classic maritime survival scenario. Students must collaborate to rank items for survival after a shipwreck.
A high-stakes survival simulation designed for social work students to practice group dynamics, crisis communication, and collaborative decision-making under pressure.