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Communication Skills: Special Education

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Get to talking with your special needs class. In pairs, they take turns telling each other where to go on a schematic map. They work to ask questions, answer questions, and check if their partner understands their directions, or if he needs clarification. 

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answering questions, asking questions, communication, interpersonal communication

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asking questions, communication skills, interpersonal communication, answering questions, programs
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9th - 12th
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Health
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