Amanda Duffy

This lesson is designed for a 4th grade student with ASD, focusing on self-regulation and self-advocacy skills. Over four 30-minute sessions, the student will learn to identify situations where self-advocacy is needed and discover 2-3 self-regulation strategies to manage stress and dysregulation. This lesson empowers the student with essential life skills, enhancing their ability to navigate daily challenges effectively.

This lesson aims to help a 4th grade student with Autism understand how their behavior impacts others and to explore effective coping strategies when feeling upset. By using trauma-informed teaching, restorative practices, and active learning, the lesson will provide a safe and engaging environment for the student to learn and practice these skills. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional regulation and empathy, which are crucial for social interactions and personal well-being.

This lesson aims to teach 3rd grade students the importance of taking responsibility and ownership of their actions. Through a combination of video, discussion, and activities, students will learn how their actions affect themselves and others, and how to make positive choices. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and accountability, which are essential skills for personal growth and social interactions.

In this lesson, students will learn to assess the size of a problem and determine appropriate reactions. This skill is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and problem-solving abilities, helping students manage their responses to various situations effectively.