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Back-to-School Social Skills Resources

August 2, 2024 05:00 AM
Back to school social skills resources
 

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_icon Communication

Communication board opens in new window

Conversation rules opens in new window

 

conflict_icon Conflict resolution

All managing conflict resources

Stop, think, make a good choice opens in new window

Things I can do to help me calm down opens in new window

Compromise opens in new window

Boundaries opens in new window

"I" statements

Reframing our thoughts

Opposite actions

 

relationships_icon Relationships

Qualities of good friends opens in new window

Relationships

Things I can and cannot control/change

 

stress_icon Stress management

All managing stress resources

Strategies to help me calm down opens in new window

Things I can do to help me calm down opens in new window

Tips for dealing with stress video

Tips for dealing with stress handout opens in new window

Plan for managing my emotions

 

To find more resources, please see the Social Skills section of our Resource Library. 

 

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