Help learners understand the importance and proper placement of non-verbal communication using these visual prompts. This set includes graphics to remind students to listen (ear), keep personal space (ruler), use the right facial expressions (smile), and more.

Concepts

non-verbal communication, autism, conversation skills, social skills

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Additional Tags

programs

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Instructional Ideas

• Since the prompts will be handled frequently, paste them onto cardboard and/or laminate the photos for better durability
• Introduce the prompts by role-playing how a person might be utilizing non-verbal communication incorrectly, and illustrating the proper correction using the visual prompts

Classroom Considerations

• If you are a general classroom teacher with special needs learners in your class, refer to special education specialists in your school for more guidance on how to work with students with autism

Pros

• Link provided on first page to YouTube video that has instructional tips and guidelines
• Designed for special education learners, but applicable to other educational settings

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.1.1.a SL.2.1.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a