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Mild to moderately disabled secondary students practice asking for what they want. They discuss a scenario, list things they want, then practice asking for those things. Our special needs students need to know how to communicate effectively, when they do tantrum behavior decrease and health and safety increase. Several worksheets are included.

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communication, social skills

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communication, mild to moderate disability, social skills, identifying needs, programs
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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