Do you advocate on behalf of your high school students with disabilities? Hopefully, all SLPs firmly answered “yes.” Do you teach your students how to advocate for themselves? This is as important, if not more! RESPECT to the school districts that teach students about their educational rights well before their transition meeting, but knowing your rights is only one part… Read More
Assertive Communication Skills
Why teach assertive communication? Assertive communication means you are standing up for yourself, and letting others know how you are feeling, in a kind and respectful manner. It is an important skill for our students to learn. Why? A multitude of reasons! Other blog posts on important life skills for older students: How do we teach students to be assertive?… Read More
Conflict Resolution: Therapy Activities!
Updated 1/2023 Looking for ideas for working on conflict resolution with your middle and high school students? March is a great month for working on conflict resolution with your middle and high school students. The ability to navigate conflict involves a variety of skills, including listening, emotional regulation, problem-solving, communication, and the ability to compromise. The ability to successfully resolve conflict depends… Read More