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Autism Friendship

Model Me Friendsip™

Autism Friendship

Model Me Friendship™ presents key social skills for developing and maintaining appropriate friendships

Elementary, Middle School, High School
Run Time: Approx. 75 Minutes

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Model Me Friendship™

Topics

Greeting

Clubs

Empathy

Interests

Team Sports

Rejection

Include Others

Invite

Show Interest

Compromise

Maintain Friendship

Body Language

Manual & Workbook

The teaching manual and student workbook for this video promote learning through adaptable lesson plans paired with visual exercises. These resources support skill acquisition in the classroom, at home, and in the community.

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social skills worksheets

About the Video

The Model Me Friendship™ video presents skills needed to develop and maintain friendship. It features teen-aged children demonstrating appropriate social skills at school, playing on sports teams, eating at a restaurant, and in other settings. Each scene lasts between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the rules taught.

The video is hosted by the children in the video, who narrate each scene. The visual is combined with narration and graphics that help explain the particular rule. Each social skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught.

Graphics and music are used to make the video appealing to children with Autism friendship goals.

About Autism Friendship

Teaching friendship skills to children with autism is crucial for their social and emotional development. Autism often presents challenges in communication and social interaction, making it essential to provide explicit guidance on navigating friendships. By imparting specific social skills, such as understanding emotions, sharing, taking turns, and initiating conversations, educators and parents can empower children with autism to engage more effectively with their peers.

Structured social skills training programs can enhance their ability to interpret social cues and respond appropriately in various social scenarios. Equipping children with autism with these skills not only fosters positive social interactions but also promotes inclusion and reduces the likelihood of social isolation. Additionally, teaching friendship skills contributes to building self-esteem and confidence, laying the foundation for successful social integration and meaningful connections throughout their lives.