Teaching Social SkillsPurpose: teach students a complex response

set that allows them to adapt to the numerous problems

that occur in social situations.

Shauna Lasbury

Identify Common Causes of Stress:

TriggersHidden StressorsOutcomes

Identify Stress Signals:

Outward signsPhysical Symptoms

Analyze andCondense Data:

Verbal & Non Verbal Clues

Physical Symptoms

Record Low, Moderate and High

Complete Summary Chart

List:

Non-stressful 1st

Very mildly 2nd

Slightly more 3rd

Last item-significant Stress.

Stress Thermometer Helps students:

Choose and practice a set of relaxation techniques

Helps students:

Learn to recognize early signs of stress

Rank level of stress

Use chosen relaxation technique

Teeth & fists clenchedSquintsTalks loud Paces

HumsPlays with hairGlares at othersTaps fingers

Hunched overGlazed expressionHigh-pitched voice

SwingWalkBreak time

Listen to musicUse stress ballRocking chair

Visualize being at the beachClose eyes, put headDown on deskRoll shoulders and neck

References

McAfee, Jeanette L. (2002). Recognizing Stress Signals and Causes and Effect of Stress. Navigating the Social World a Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders (pp. 23-32). Arlington,TX: Future Horizons, Inc.

McAfee, Jeanette L. (2002). Self-Monitoring Stress Levels; Relaxation Strategies. Navigating the Social World a Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders (pp. 33-47). Arlington,TX: Future Horizons, Inc.

Vaugh, S., Bos, C.S. (2009). Promoting Social Acceptance and managing Behavior. Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems. (7th ed) p 127. Upper saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.