The Weekly Reader for social skills! Using a magazine format,  The Social Times Curriculum  is written for students in an engaging “voice,” aimed at teaching social cognition and emotional regulation in an enjoyable way that increases students’ motivation and encourages peer interaction. Each chapter offers critical information for how to use social learning with peers and in the community, while making each lesson entertaining and applicable to today’s students. Within The Social Times Teacher Book, educators will find expansion topics, ideas for take-home work, benchmarks for the various topics, and tips for sensory activities and additional practice. While the curriculum is targeted toward students ages 8 through 13, The Social Times Teacher Book suggests ways to expand the topics for older students. The Teacher Guide book explains the research in neuroscience used in creating the curriculum, as well as describes how to use each section of the curriculum. By providing information about evidence-based practices and 21st Century Skills,  The Social Times Curriculum  assists teachers in achieving the social and emotional goals of students with autism spectrum disorder.  NEW FORMAT   The Social Times Curriculum set consists of: One copy of The Social Times Student Book (If you need more, adjust the quantity in checkout.) One Digital copy of The Social Times Teacher Book One Digital copy of The Social Times Curriculum Downloadable materials (previously a USB) The downloadable materials include word searches, crossword puzzles, quizzes, hand-outs, scales, and additional activities. *To obtain downloadable material, contact support@aapcpublishing.net with proof of purchase.