Effective Social Interaction skills

Respect

• Why is it important to show respect? • So people know you are

nice and not mean• So you can trust people• So people can show you

respect back• Positive future

Self Advocacy

• Why is it important to be able to advocate for yourself?

• It can keep people from controlling you

• Make the right decisions

• Standing up for what you think it right

• Having your own thought

Cooperation

• Why is it important to work together?

• Get something completed quicker

• So you can get along with others

• Look better than alternative

• Someone can get hurt• Better ideas

Communication

• Why is it important to communicate?

• To cooperate • You can be there for

someone• so you wont get hurt• It will make you feel

better if you talk to someone

• So you feel included• Helps with your feelings

Identifying and being open to different perspectives and points of view

• Why? • Another’s point of view might be better

• It can help you make a decision

• Change the way you see things

• Help you think of a better future

• It could be better for you• It might help you see what

you want to be• So your thoughts count

Friendship

• What is so great about friendship?

• So you can show you are a good person

• Entertainment• Someone to fall back on• So others like you• Shows you are reliable• Show that you are

trustworthy• Have someone to talk to• Relate to others well• Never have to be alone