Social Skills: Developing Effective Interpersonal Communication, 1st Edition is a definitive guide to understanding and meeting the needs of those who have difficulty with social skills. Written in a clear and accessible manner, this book provides a theoretical framework to the teaching of social skills alongside a range of practical ideas for practitioners. The book offers a four-step plan that can be adapted for use with young people or adults who are struggling with any aspect of their social skills.
Key Features
- A simple model for assessing social skills.
- Ways to measure the impact of intervention.
- Discussion on how social skills develop through childhood.
- Impact of social skills difficulties on self-esteem and friendships.
- Breakdown of social skills areas including body language, eye contact, listening and paralanguage, starting and ending conversations, maintaining conversations, and assertiveness.
Additional Information
Full of interesting examples and case studies, this book includes insights from one of the most well-known speech and language therapists, Alex Kelly, creator of the internationally successful Talkabout resources. It serves as a key reference for the study of social skills and is essential reading for educators, therapists, parents, and anyone supporting others in developing communication and social skills.
Specifications
Written by Alex Kelly, this book covers the different behaviours we use to interact with each other and explains how social skills are learned through imitation, feedback, and guidance from parents, peers, and teachers. The feedback received shapes the development of these skills.
Recommendations
This book is recommended for individuals looking to enhance their understanding of social skills and for those supporting others in developing effective interpersonal communication.
