August 8, 2026
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
Conflict resolution
All managing conflict resources
Stop, think, make a good choice
Things I can do to help me calm down
Relationships
Things I can and cannot control/change
Stress management
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
To find more resources, please see the Social Skills section of our Resource Library.
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