Teen and Young Adult SOCIAL SKILLS Text Messages

This product contains 25 examples of text message conversations meant to prompt discussions about making inferences, perspective-taking, and expected vs. unexpected behavior with digital communication. This product is intended for teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders.

Product features:

• 25 examples of text messages
• Questions to prompt discussion:
  • What is the relationship between the two people texting? (infer whether they are friends, coworkers, romantic partners/interests, etc)
  • How is person 1 feeling? (look at the use of emojis, sarcasm, etc)
  • How is person 2 feeling?
  • What is the goal of the person who initiated the chat? (e.g. small talk, discuss something specific, etc)
  • What went wrong and/or right? (i.e. expected vs. unexpected behavior)
• Friendships, work relationships, romantic relationships
• Social skills
  • Don't get too personal too soon
  • Know your audience - use appropriate humor
  • Don't be too pushy or too nosy
  • Have a two-way conversation
  • Problem-solving
  • + more!
• Can be used virtually or printed out
• Autism-friendly
• Distance learning-friendly

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