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
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