Lesson Plan
Unlocking Communication Superpowers: Expressing Needs Effectively
Empower the student to recognize and use effective communication strategies to express needs to adults, replacing maladaptive patterns with positive interactions.
This lesson will enhance social pragmatics in a supportive, engaging environment, building independence and self-advocacy skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Puzzle Game
25 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down and Reflection
10 minutes
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Communicating Needs Lesson Plan
Understand how to communicate needs to adults effectively without maladaptive strategies.
This lesson helps students with ASD improve social pragmatics, enhancing their ability to express needs clearly and appropriately, which is crucial for their social development and independence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Puzzle Game
25 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down and Reflection
10 minutes
Game
