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Self-Advocacy Skills

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Self-Advocacy Skills

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Strategies for identifying specific learning needs and articulating accommodation requests to educators. Equips students with communication skills to advocate for necessary environmental, academic, and social supports.

Communicating Learning NeedsIdentification of personal learning styles and challenges to help students articulate specific accommodation requests. Equips learners with communication scripts and strategies for effectively requesting support from educators and peers.
Requesting AccommodationsIdentifies personal learning needs and develops communication strategies for requesting IEP or 504 plan accommodations. Equips students with scripts and confidence to articulate specific support requirements to educators and staff.
Advocating for Appropriate SupportsCommunication techniques and legal rights training for requesting classroom accommodations. Develops the ability to articulate specific learning needs and negotiate for necessary modifications during IEP or 504 meetings.
Special EducationSensory Processing & RegulationSensory Preferences IdentificationSensory Tool UseCommunicating Sensory NeedsSensory Overload RecognitionDeep Breathing PracticeMovement Break UtilizationIndependent Calming Strategy UsePersonalized Calming RoutinePersonal Sensory Diet CreationProactive Sensory BreaksEmotion Intensity RecognitionDysregulation RecoveryPositive Behavior SupportUnderstanding Social StoriesPersonal Social Story CreationEmotional Regulation FrameworksPersonal Trigger IdentificationSelecting Regulation StrategiesReinforcement System ResponseSelf-Monitoring & RewardsLearning Positive AlternativesCross-Setting Skill GeneralizationSocial CommunicationEye Contact & Personal SpaceContext-Appropriate GreetingsAppropriate Volume & ToneConversation Turn-TakingTopic Maintenance in DiscussionEffective Help-SeekingBody Language InterpretationFacial Expression RecognitionIdioms & Figurative LanguageSocial Problem IdentificationSocial Solution GenerationSocial Decision EvaluationTask ManagementMinimal Prompting Task StartSelf-Talk for StartingStarter Strategies for Difficult TasksAge-Appropriate Task PersistenceStrategic Break ManagementSmooth Task TransitionsAdapting to Plan ChangesObstacle Problem-SolvingMulti-Day Project CompletionPlanning & OrganizationPhysical Material OrganizationVisual Schedule & Timer UseSequential Task BreakingTime Estimation SkillsTask PrioritizationDigital & Physical Workspace ManagementPersonalized Organization StrategiesDetailed Project PlanningMultiple Commitment BalancingAcademic Support StrategiesMath Manipulative UseVisual Math Problem RepresentationComplex Math Problem BreakdownText Highlighting & AnnotationVisualization While ReadingPredictions & Inferences from TextText Structure Graphic OrganizersWriting Graphic OrganizersSentence Frames & TemplatesStudy Guide CreationSpaced Repetition for MemoryAssistive Writing TechnologyWorking Memory SupportSingle-Step Direction FocusMulti-Step Direction FollowingInformation Chunking PracticeVisual Support Memory AidsMnemonic Device ApplicationEfficient Note-Taking SystemsGraphic Organizer Note-TakingNote Review & OrganizationSustained Complex Task AttentionAssistive TechnologySymbol-Word CommunicationAAC Device NavigationSpeech Recognition DictationDictation Text EditingText-to-Speech for ReadingDigital Calendar UseKeyboard Shortcuts NavigationProductivity App ManagementSelf-Advocacy SkillsCommunicating Learning NeedsRequesting AccommodationsAdvocating for Appropriate SupportsIEP & Student RightsUnderstanding IEP ComponentsMeaningful IEP Meeting ParticipationIDEA & Section 504 RightsProgress MonitoringTracking IEP Goal ProgressReflecting on AchievementData-Informed Instructional AdjustmentTransition PlanningCareer & Vocational Goal SettingExploring Post-Secondary OptionsIndependent Living Skills Planning
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Tech Hero Teacher Guide

Tech Hero Teacher Guide

A facilitation guide for teachers to lead the Tech Hero Profile lesson, including self-advocacy scripts, roleplay instructions, and cross-device generalization tips.

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Tech Hero Badge Worksheet

Tech Hero Badge Worksheet

A portable 'User Badge' for students to display their preferred text-to-speech settings and use for self-advocacy.

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1/18
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Tech Hero Slides

Tech Hero Slides

Slides for the Tech Hero Profile lesson, focusing on self-advocacy, cross-device accessibility settings, and finalizing the student user profile.

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1/18
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Master Mix Teacher Guide

Master Mix Teacher Guide

A teacher guide for the Master Mix Testing lesson, including instructions for the integrated test and metacognitive reflection prompts.

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1/18
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Tech Recipe Card

Tech Recipe Card

A fun recipe-style card for students to record their final chosen text-to-speech settings for speed, voice, and visuals.

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1/18
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Master Mix Slides

Master Mix Slides

Slides for the Master Mix Testing lesson, where students combine their chosen speed, voice, and visual settings to read a nonfiction article.

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1/18
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Visual Spotlight Teacher Guide

Visual Spotlight Teacher Guide

A teacher guide for the Visual Spotlight Zone lesson, focusing on masking vs highlighting and color contrast psychology.

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1/18
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Visual Spotlight Worksheet

Visual Spotlight Worksheet

A worksheet for students to investigate and record their visual preferences for reading, including highlighting style and color contrast.

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1/18
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Meeting Ready Checklist

Meeting Ready Checklist

Final checklist for students to ensure they are prepared for their IEP meeting. Covers physical materials (gear), communication logistics, and mental preparation (mindset).

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1/18
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Visual Spotlight Slides

Visual Spotlight Slides

Slides for the Visual Spotlight Zone lesson, investigating highlighting types, masking, and color contrast for reading focus.

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1/18
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Pro Reader Passport Checklist

Pro Reader Passport Checklist

A commemorative mastery checklist and 'Pro Reader' badge for students to complete upon demonstrating independence with text-to-speech tools.

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1/18
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IEP Pitch Deck Worksheet

IEP Pitch Deck Worksheet

Planning worksheet for a student-led IEP presentation. Guides students through drafting their opening statement, data wins/challenges, and proposals for future accommodations/goals.

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1/18
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Mastery and Advocacy Guide

Mastery and Advocacy Guide

A teacher guide for Lesson 5 focusing on finalizing student profiles, role-playing self-advocacy conversations, and integrating these tools into classroom routines.

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1/18
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Leading Annual Review Slides

Leading Annual Review Slides

Capstone slides for Lesson 5. Focuses on student-led IEP meeting leadership, including analyzing a student-led meeting, a presentation script formula (Opening, Data, Ask), and the power of artifact evidence.

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Mastery Mission Teacher Guide

Mastery Mission Teacher Guide

Teacher guide for the final lesson, providing instructions for the 'Mastery Race' assessment and criteria for evaluating student independence with TTS technology.

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Reading Blueprint Teacher Guide

Reading Blueprint Teacher Guide

Final teacher guide for Lesson 5, focusing on synthesizing student learning into a personalized plan and practicing self-advocacy.

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1/18
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The Expert Profile Slides

The Expert Profile Slides

A slide deck for Lesson 5 that reviews all the text-to-speech settings learned and introduces the concept of self-advocacy.

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1/18
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Voice Audition Teacher Guide

Voice Audition Teacher Guide

A teacher guide for the Voice Audition Studio lesson, including descriptions of voice types, pitch adjustment activities, and discussion prompts.

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1/18
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Access Reflection Journal Student

Access Reflection Journal Student

Student reflection journal for Lesson 5, guiding them through summarizing their research findings and reflecting on their journey from decoding frustration to digital independence.

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1/18
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Launch Pad Slides

Launch Pad Slides

Final slide deck for Lesson 5, reviewing all TTS skills and introducing the 'Ready to Read' mission where students demonstrate independent mastery under a time limit.

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1/18
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Neuro Command Academy Product Page Resource

Neuro Command Academy Product Page Resource

A visually-optimized, mission-themed TPT product page for the 'Neuro Command Academy' curriculum. This version meticulously manages vertical spacing and font sizes to prevent text cutoff, ensuring all graphical roadmaps, kit breakdowns, and standards alignment fit perfectly within a 3-page, print-ready document.

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Andrew Casini

Special Education Teacher
3/23
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Hero Quest Planner

Hero Quest Planner

A student worksheet for planning a personalized DEAR MAN conversation, optimized for 8.5x11 printing with dedicated sections for each step of the model and a vibrant 'hero quest' gaming theme.

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Jenna Obelsky

Social Worker
3/23
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Command Center TpT Page

Command Center TpT Page

A high-converting, visually striking 5-page Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) product page for an 11-week Executive Functioning course. It features a bold 'Command Center' theme, highlights all 9 targeted EF skills across dedicated pages, showcases a polished mockup of the Parent Communication Guides, and reserves a full final page for 'Feedback from the Fleet' testimonials (now including 5 teachers and a student spotlight). Every page is strictly formatted with extra padding and safety margins to prevent any text or graphic cutoffs during printing.

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Andrew Casini

Special Education Teacher
3/23
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Advocacy Architect Script

Advocacy Architect Script

A word-for-word guide for teachers to introduce the concept of self-advocacy and guide students through the user manual activity.

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john bush

Special Education Teacher
3/23
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My Brain User Manual Worksheet

My Brain User Manual Worksheet

A creative, technical-themed template for students to document their learning strengths, challenges, and support needs for their teachers.

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john bush

Special Education Teacher
3/23
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Manual Mission Slides

Manual Mission Slides

A visual presentation guiding students through understanding self-advocacy and the components of their Brain User Manual.

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john bush

Special Education Teacher
3/23
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Advocacy Blueprint Lesson Plan

Advocacy Blueprint Lesson Plan

A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Advocacy Action Plan lesson, outlining learning objectives, materials, procedures, and differentiation strategies.

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john bush

Special Education Teacher
3/23
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Voice Victory Answer Key

Voice Victory Answer Key

A teacher-facing answer key and discussion guide for the Voice Victory story and worksheet. Includes facilitation tips and example scripts for student advocacy scenarios.

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Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Voice Victory Worksheet

Voice Victory Worksheet

A follow-up worksheet for the Voice Victory story where students analyze Leo's self-advocacy steps and practice scripting their own advocacy statements.

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Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Voice Victory Story

Voice Victory Story

A narrative-driven story about a young adult named Leo who uses self-advocacy skills to request workspace accommodations and correct pronoun usage on his first day of work. The story serves as a relatable example of "Voice Power" in action.

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Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Classroom Accessibility Checklist

Classroom Accessibility Checklist

A practical classroom accessibility checklist designed for college students and faculty to collaboratively identify barriers and verify that reasonable accommodations are met in accordance with the ADA.

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Amy Raya

Other
3/23
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Access Rights Infographic

Access Rights Infographic

A visually engaging student-facing infographic explaining ADA rights, the four steps of self-advocacy, and the principles of Universal Design for Learning in higher education.

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Amy Raya

Other
3/23
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Access Blueprint Lesson Plan

Access Blueprint Lesson Plan

A detailed lesson plan for college instructors focused on ADA rights, UDL principles, and self-advocacy skills for students with disabilities. It includes an instructional sequence, legal background, and discussion prompts.

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Amy Raya

Other
3/23
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Rights Guard Guide

Rights Guard Guide

A visual reference guide for Jay's rights and responsibilities. Includes anchor charts for ADA/IDEA rights, a step-by-step reporting guide for retaliation and violations, and a directory of support agencies like the EEOC and P&A systems.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Conflict Crusher Cards

Conflict Crusher Cards

A set of role-play scenario cards for Jay to practice difficult self-advocacy conversations. Covers pronoun persistence, workplace accommodation refusals, school IEP violations, and suspected retaliation.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Voice Power Workbook

Voice Power Workbook

A comprehensive student workbook for Jay to explore and plan his self-advocacy. Includes sections on personal identity, accommodation tracking, ISP/IEP meeting preparation, and practical communication scripts for home, school, and work.

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Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Voice Power Slides

Voice Power Slides

A visually engaging slide presentation (16:9) designed for young adults like Jay. It covers the fundamentals of self-advocacy, identity/pronouns, school (IEP/ISP), workspace rights (ADA), and where to find legal or personal support. Revised to ensure all text meets minimum size requirements.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Social Exit Success Scripts

Social Exit Success Scripts

A final script guide focused on ending conversations politely in both social and professional settings. Features visual checklists and specific "Exit Codes" to help students leave interactions without feeling awkward or rude.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Partner Practice Social Scenarios Support

Partner Practice Social Scenarios Support

A highly structured, color-coded partner roleplay guide for students with higher support needs. Features simplified three-line scripts for school, community, career, college, and peer scenarios, with explicit action cues and a high density of visual icons for every step.

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Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Partner Practice Social Scenarios

Partner Practice Social Scenarios

An expanded partner-practice activity featuring five detailed roleplay scenarios (School, Community, Career, College, and Home/Friend). Includes visual scripts for two students to swap roles and a peer feedback section for mutual growth.

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Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Hero Quest Planner

Hero Quest Planner

A student worksheet for planning a personalized DEAR MAN conversation, optimized for 8.5x11 printing with dedicated sections for each step of the model and a vibrant 'hero quest' gaming theme.

JO

Jenna Obelsky

Social Worker
3/23
Material
Advocacy Architect Script

Advocacy Architect Script

A word-for-word guide for teachers to introduce the concept of self-advocacy and guide students through the user manual activity.

JB

john bush

Special Education Teacher
3/23
Material
My Brain User Manual Worksheet

My Brain User Manual Worksheet

A creative, technical-themed template for students to document their learning strengths, challenges, and support needs for their teachers.

JB

john bush

Special Education Teacher
3/23
Material
Manual Mission Slides

Manual Mission Slides

A visual presentation guiding students through understanding self-advocacy and the components of their Brain User Manual.

JB

john bush

Special Education Teacher
3/23
Material
Advocacy Blueprint Lesson Plan

Advocacy Blueprint Lesson Plan

A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Advocacy Action Plan lesson, outlining learning objectives, materials, procedures, and differentiation strategies.

JB

john bush

Special Education Teacher
3/23
Material
Voice Victory Answer Key

Voice Victory Answer Key

A teacher-facing answer key and discussion guide for the Voice Victory story and worksheet. Includes facilitation tips and example scripts for student advocacy scenarios.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Voice Victory Worksheet

Voice Victory Worksheet

A follow-up worksheet for the Voice Victory story where students analyze Leo's self-advocacy steps and practice scripting their own advocacy statements.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Voice Victory Story

Voice Victory Story

A narrative-driven story about a young adult named Leo who uses self-advocacy skills to request workspace accommodations and correct pronoun usage on his first day of work. The story serves as a relatable example of "Voice Power" in action.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Classroom Accessibility Checklist

Classroom Accessibility Checklist

A practical classroom accessibility checklist designed for college students and faculty to collaboratively identify barriers and verify that reasonable accommodations are met in accordance with the ADA.

AR

Amy Raya

Other
3/23
Material
Access Rights Infographic

Access Rights Infographic

A visually engaging student-facing infographic explaining ADA rights, the four steps of self-advocacy, and the principles of Universal Design for Learning in higher education.

AR

Amy Raya

Other
3/23
Material
Access Blueprint Lesson Plan

Access Blueprint Lesson Plan

A detailed lesson plan for college instructors focused on ADA rights, UDL principles, and self-advocacy skills for students with disabilities. It includes an instructional sequence, legal background, and discussion prompts.

AR

Amy Raya

Other
3/23
Material
Rights Guard Guide

Rights Guard Guide

A visual reference guide for Jay's rights and responsibilities. Includes anchor charts for ADA/IDEA rights, a step-by-step reporting guide for retaliation and violations, and a directory of support agencies like the EEOC and P&A systems.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Conflict Crusher Cards

Conflict Crusher Cards

A set of role-play scenario cards for Jay to practice difficult self-advocacy conversations. Covers pronoun persistence, workplace accommodation refusals, school IEP violations, and suspected retaliation.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Voice Power Workbook

Voice Power Workbook

A comprehensive student workbook for Jay to explore and plan his self-advocacy. Includes sections on personal identity, accommodation tracking, ISP/IEP meeting preparation, and practical communication scripts for home, school, and work.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Voice Power Slides

Voice Power Slides

A visually engaging slide presentation (16:9) designed for young adults like Jay. It covers the fundamentals of self-advocacy, identity/pronouns, school (IEP/ISP), workspace rights (ADA), and where to find legal or personal support. Revised to ensure all text meets minimum size requirements.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Social Exit Success Scripts

Social Exit Success Scripts

A final script guide focused on ending conversations politely in both social and professional settings. Features visual checklists and specific "Exit Codes" to help students leave interactions without feeling awkward or rude.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Partner Practice Social Scenarios Support

Partner Practice Social Scenarios Support

A highly structured, color-coded partner roleplay guide for students with higher support needs. Features simplified three-line scripts for school, community, career, college, and peer scenarios, with explicit action cues and a high density of visual icons for every step.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Partner Practice Social Scenarios

Partner Practice Social Scenarios

An expanded partner-practice activity featuring five detailed roleplay scenarios (School, Community, Career, College, and Home/Friend). Includes visual scripts for two students to swap roles and a peer feedback section for mutual growth.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
Material
Everyday Connection Scripts Pro

Everyday Connection Scripts Pro

A comprehensive guide for daily social interactions, featuring visual scripts and step-by-step instructions for asking friends to hang out, making polite requests to parents, and seeking help from store employees.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23
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Self Advocacy Success Scripts

Self Advocacy Success Scripts

A high-school and college-focused script guide for self-advocacy, featuring visual scripts for asking for extra help, requesting accommodations, and managing seating needs for better focus and visibility.

TW

Tia Washington

Counselor
3/23