Introduction to the group and learning to identify internal "engine" speeds and emotional states using the "Cloud Meter."
A comprehensive lesson containing visual supports and activities to prepare children with autism (ages 6-8) for doctor visits, focusing on sensory expectations, coping strategies, and pain communication.
A collection of matching visual aids and signs to help manage classroom routines and expectations, including entry and exit procedures.
A reflective counseling lesson celebrating emotional expression, triumph over shyness, and setting intentions for speaking up with confidence in group settings.
A structured, action-oriented lesson to teach parking lot safety rules, emphasizing the "Stop, Look, Hold Hands" routine and staying next to the vehicle.
A concrete, sensory-friendly lesson teaching children how to identify "safe adults" (police officers, store employees) and use structured communication routines if separated from a caregiver.
A highly visual, structured lesson focusing on understanding traffic lights, pedestrian crosswalk signals, and the action-steps for crossing the street safely.
A highly structured, sensory-friendly lesson designed for children aged 6-8 with autism to learn and practice critical community safety directions through social narratives, visual support cards, and hands-on matching games.
A pediatric grounding and sensory regulation lesson featuring a self-squeeze physical therapy routine to help students self-soothe and calm down.
A warm, reflective closing lesson for the Friendship Garden small group. It provides students with creative keepsake coloring posters tailored to their grade levels to celebrate their growth and positive relationships.
A supportive, highly visual transition lesson for primary students (grades K-2) to reflect on classroom successes, map out summer coping tools and trusted helpers, and build confidence through sensory-friendly drawing prompts and a somatic brave chant.
