ASD Network - The Nebraska Department of Education's Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Network offers a variety of up-to-date information and training based on current research about ASDs. Workshops, scheduled throughout the state of Nebraska, offer training on a variety of topics.
Autism 4 Teachers - Social Skills - The Autism 4 Social Skills page includes samples of social stories, lists of social skills curriculums, social skills games, social skills websites, and additional materials.
Cindy's Autistic Support - Social Skills - This page lists videos and books designed to teach social skills to children on the autism spectrum, social skills printables, conversation starters, and a list of social skills links.
The Gray Center - Social Stories were developed by Carol Gray, President of the Gray Center. Learn what Social Stories are and how to write them at the Gray Center website.
Jill Kuzma's Social Thinking Weblog - Julie Kuzma's website was created for families and professionals who work with children on social thinking skills. Teaching tools can be downloaded from this site.
MES English - Recess Activities - MES-English is a resource for teachers of young learners. All resources are designed to be versatile and useful in k-6 classrooms. Free flashcards, such as recess flashcards, and other printables are available.
Parenting Science - "Social skills activities for children and teenagers: Ideas inspired by research" includes a list of activities to help children on the autism spectrum learn appropriate social behaviors in a group.
Polyxo - Polyxo includes basic information on the need for social skills intervention, identifying student needs, and implementing social stories.
Ryuu - the Game - This is a collection of social skills card games and learning activities that teach social skills to children and teens with autism spectrum disorders.
Sandbox Learning - Sandbox Learning is dedicated to developing fun and engaging materials to meet the personalized needs of each child that are ideal for learning and development.
Slater Software (PDF) - Slater Software offers flexible and adaptable software to assist professionals in helping students with literacy learning.
Social Narratives Considerations - "Evidence-Based Practice: Social Narratives" includes information on social narratives and steps for implementation.
Social Stories for Younger Students - Fairfax County Public Schools Special Services shares social stories for younger students on a variety of topics such as asking for help, walking in the hall, going to the bathroom, and many more. All social stories are in a PDF format.
Speaking of Speech - This website includes free materials that support the development of social skills and pragmatics.
Spectrum Training Systems - This site includes social skills adaptations for children with special needs.
Super Duper Publications - Super Duper Handy Handouts are free online, informational newsletters for teachers and parents on a variety of topics, such as sharing, personal space, helpful strategies for teaching children how to play board games, and many more!
Thomas the Tank Engine and Autism (Article) - "Thomas the Train and Autism Spectrum Disorder" includes information on the characters' use of exaggerated facial expressions, set for relatively long periods of time, which allows children with ASD to relate to the emotions, expressions, and feelings of the characters.
TinSnips - TinSnips is a special education resource that strives to share a variety of techniques, activities, and worksheets with teachers of students who have ASDs and related developmental disabilities.
Tooter 4 Kids - Friendships - Tooter 4 Kids shares a Friendship and Feelings unit.
Tooter 4 Kids - Bullying - Tooter 4 Kids share ideas about how to implement a unit on bullying.
The Watson Institute's Behavior Stories - This website includes stories that deal with a variety of topics, such as everybody thinks differently, calming down, friends at school, and more.