4 Conflict Resolution Lesson Plans for Autistic Students

Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, and for middle school students, disagreements and misunderstandings are an every day occurrence. These four conflict resolution lesson plans give students the opportunity to practice active listening, perspective-taking, respectful communication, and conflict resolution steps.

Building Relationships Through Conflict

This lesson helps students see conflict as an opportunity to grow and connect with others. Through real-life examples and open communication, students learn how to empathize with each other, take accountability for their part, and move forward without holding grudges.

Healthy Debates Lesson Plan

Log onto social media and within five minutes you’ll see that even adults struggle to disagree respectfully. This lesson gives students the tools to share their perspective, listen to opposing views, and respond in ways that keep the conversation thoughtful instead of argumentative.

Conflict Resolution Lesson Plan

This lesson teaches students how to resolve conflict in a variety of settings. Through class discussions, media examples, and real-life scenarios, students learn a step-by-step process work through disagreements fairly and respectfully.

Conflict Resolution Using Vulnerability and Curiosity Lesson Plan

This lesson goes beyond surface-level problem-solving and gets to the heart of what really helps people connect. By encouraging students to be vulnerable and ask thoughtful questions, it creates space for deeper understanding and empathy.

Social Cipher’s curriculum includes lessons that correspond with the online social and emotional learning (SEL) game Ava. As students play the game and work through the curriculum, they learn and practice valuable social and emotional skills that they can apply in the classroom and beyond. Learn more about Ava for your school or therapy center.