Back-to-School Social Skills Resources August 2, 2024 05:00 AM Are you preparing to go back to school? Many students will be starting a new school year in the next few weeks. We have compiled a list of social skills resources that may be helpful to review after the summer break. Reminders and repetition can be helpful for students with and without Down syndrome. Communication Communication board Conversation rules Conflict resolution All managing conflict resources Stop, think, make a good choice Things I can do to help me calm down Compromise Boundaries "I" statements Reframing our thoughts Opposite actions Relationships Qualities of good friends Relationships Things I can and cannot control/change Stress management All managing stress resources Strategies to help me calm down Things I can do to help me calm down Tips for dealing with stress video Tips for dealing with stress handout Plan for managing my emotions To find more resources, please see the Social Skills section of our Resource Library. Back to news