Conversations Framework: A Program for Adolescents and Young Adults

The Conversations Framework helps you plan and implement a social communication intervention program with middle and high school students. The Framework is effective for students who vary widely in verbal skills, from those fluent in conversational speech to AAC users. It consists of two key instructional elements, Conversation Moves and Foundation Skills, plus a progress monitoring system. The six Conversation Moves are taught sequentially with the instructor functioning as a model, moderator and coach. Lessons also focus on specific Foundation Skills like turn taking and mutual focus. Students learn by interacting with their peers in guided conversations during organized classroom sessions. Rubrics and assessments help you monitor student performance. Students progress when they reach emergent or mastery levels. Includes PDF with all forms and rubrics on Win-Mac CD with Classroom License for printouts.