Lesson Plan

Perspective Taking Skills Lesson Plan

Understand and practice perspective taking skills through interactive activities.

This lesson helps students with autism develop social understanding and empathy, crucial for effective communication and relationships.

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Prepare Materials and Review

30 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Video and Slide Deck Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Teacher Role-Playing and Modeling

10 minutes

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

15 minutes

Step 5

Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Step 6

Game and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

Step 7

Reflection Activity

10 minutes

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Discussion

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Activity

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Game

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Perspective Taking

Introduce the lesson by explaining the importance of perspective taking. Highlight that understanding others' perspectives can improve communication and relationships.

What is Perspective Taking?

Define perspective taking and discuss its importance. Encourage students to think about why it's valuable to understand others' viewpoints.

Why is Perspective Taking Important?

Use this slide to prompt a discussion. Ask students to share their thoughts and experiences related to perspective taking.

Play a short video that explains perspective taking. Use this as a visual and auditory aid to reinforce the concept.

Role-Playing Activity

Introduce the role-playing activity. Explain how acting out scenarios can help students practice perspective taking.

Worksheet Activity

Provide instructions for the worksheet activity. Explain how it will help reinforce the skills learned.

Game: Walk in My Shoes

Introduce the game "Walk in My Shoes." Explain how it will reinforce perspective taking skills in a fun way.

Wrap-Up and Reflection

Conclude the lesson with a wrap-up discussion. Encourage students to reflect on what they've learned and how they can apply it.

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Perspective Taking Skills for Middle School Students with Autism

Amy Rich

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