Social Awareness Skills for Children

Children, particularly those with special needs, can require considerable help in learning how to relate to other people and how to behave positively and appropriately in social situations. In this practical and helpful book, Marianna Csoti emphasises the benefits that learning communication and social skills can have for these children, including better friendships and increased self-esteem. The numerous detailed tasks and practical examples enable parents, professionals and carers to work with children on improving their social skills and social awareness, and respecting themselves and other people. Topics covered include:

Helping children with special needs

Making and keeping friends

Social rules

Body language

Feelings, including shyness and anger

Listening skills

Social safety.

Suitable for use with children aged 7-16, on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, this practical and comprehensive book will be an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to help children to increase their social understanding and awareness.

Introduction. 1. Children with special needs; professional and parental help. 2. Improving a child's self-esteem. 3. Friends. 4. Roles and rules. 5. Social rules and expected social behaviour. 6. Introducing body language. 7. Using body language. 8. Assertiveness. 9. Handling feelings. 10. Anger. 11. Social situations. 12. Social safety. 13. Communication skills for improving the quality of the child's relationships. 14. The art of gifts and compliments. 15. Helping and caring skills. Summary. Parental page: suggestions to reinforce the course. Index.