Welcome to Running Theory of Mind Intervention
This training is designed for education professionals looking to run a 6-week+ intervention to enhance Theory of Mind skills in pupils, particularly those with social difficulties.
Theory of Mind (ToM) is crucial for fostering empathy, effective communication, and successful social interactions. The training aims to equip educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to help their students understand and navigate the social world more effectively.
By the end of the session, you will have a greater understanding of:
- Understand Theory of Mind: Gain an overview of what ToM is and why it’s crucial for social development.
- Recognise Challenges: Identify common challenges in students with ToM difficulties.
- Intervention Strategies: Learn effective strategies for enhancing ToM in students.
- Use of Visual Supports: Explore the use of visual supports, such as social stories and social scripts, for ToM development.
- Promote Inclusivity: Explore double empathy and why it’s important to understand when running a social skills intervention with neurotypical and neurodivergent students.
Resources
The resources provided include images, videos, and lesson plans – understanding emotions in self and others is complex and therefore the videos provided cut through this complexity – to give the facilitator everything they need to make this intervention successful.
Lesson Plans
- Lesson Plan 1 – Name the Feeling
- Lesson Plan 2 – How do I Feel
- Lesson Plan 3 – Scenarios
- Lesson Plan 4 – Social Rules
- Lesson 5 – Healthy Boundaries
- Using Social Stories
Assessments
- Social Skills Assessment Tracker
- Whole Child Assessment Tracker
Activity Resources
- Emotion Images and Words
- Name the Feeling Images and Videos
- Emotional Awareness Question Cards
- Scenario Cards
- ToM – Scenario Videos
Training Duration: 58mins
Members
Extra, Ultimate and Staff Members get free access to this session.
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