Supporting students with social learning challenges often means helping them adapt to changing situations, navigate different perspectives, and build stronger conversational skills. In this course, Anna Vagin, PhD, CCC-SLP, presents practical, evidence-based strategies for developing cognitive flexibility in elementary-aged students and young adults. Drawing on research, psychology, and real-world clinical experience, she demonstrates engaging activities that can be used in individual or group sessions, both in person and virtually.
The course examines the research behind using animated videos as powerful social learning tools, including how they can help students better understand social motion, relationships, and perspective-taking. Anna walks through structured activities that encourage students to recognize flexibility and inflexibility, reflect on their own thoughts and behaviors, consider the impact of relationships, and practice strategies for adapting to new situations. You'll also receive recommended video resources and ready-to-use activities for a variety of ages and ability levels.
Additional strategies focus on building conversational flexibility through semi-structured Conversation Paths, helping students expand topics, tolerate differing opinions, and engage in more meaningful interactions. The course concludes with practical guidance for writing measurable social learning goals and documenting progress using rubrics that better capture growth than traditional percentage-based measures. You'll leave with adaptable tools, sample activities, and documentation strategies you can apply immediately in your practice.
The course examines the research behind using animated videos as powerful social learning tools, including how they can help students better understand social motion, relationships, and perspective-taking. Anna walks through structured activities that encourage students to recognize flexibility and inflexibility, reflect on their own thoughts and behaviors, consider the impact of relationships, and practice strategies for adapting to new situations. You'll also receive recommended video resources and ready-to-use activities for a variety of ages and ability levels.
Additional strategies focus on building conversational flexibility through semi-structured Conversation Paths, helping students expand topics, tolerate differing opinions, and engage in more meaningful interactions. The course concludes with practical guidance for writing measurable social learning goals and documenting progress using rubrics that better capture growth than traditional percentage-based measures. You'll leave with adaptable tools, sample activities, and documentation strategies you can apply immediately in your practice.
