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INDEX of SKILLS

INITIAL SOCIAL SKILLS 1.0
Initiate eye contact 1.1
Joint reference--shift gaze during conversation (between speaker & object) 1.2
Maintain eye contact 1.3
Smile in response to communicative attempts 1.4
Acknowledge presence of others 1.5
Cease activity to attend to communication 1.6
Recognize and use facial expressions 1.7
Attempt to initiate communication (protest, command, request, summon) 1.8
Imitate actions/communication 1.9
Nonverbal turn-taking 1.10
Engage in solitary play 1.11
Engage in parallel play 1.12
Engage in symbolic play 1.13
Share 1.14
   
SKILLS FOR EXPRESSING FEELINGS 2.0
Identify & understand feelings/emotions 2.1*
Know your feelings 2.2*
Express feelings/emotions appropriately 2.3*
Use "I" statements 2.4
Use appropriate language (body functions, parts, swearing, etc.) 2.5
Recognize and respond to others' feelings 2.6*
Deal with feeling left out. 2.7
Deal with fear 2.8
Show affection 2.9
Deal with embarrassment 2.10*
Deal with frustration 2.11
Deal with disappointment/losing 2.12
Deal with winning/success 2.13
Deal with boredom 2.14
Deal with anger . 2.15*
Be honest 2.16
   
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP SKILLS 3.0
Say thank you 3.1
Engage in cooperative play 3.2
Greet others 3.3
Read body language 3.4
Use body language to communicate 3.5
Understand vocal inflection 3.6
Use vocal inflection effectively 3.7
Active listening 3.8*
Recognize & choose a communication style (passive, aggressive, assertive); (bully, doormat, adult styles) 3.9
Introduce yourself 3.10
Introduce others .311
Respect personal space 3.12
Recognize social limits (strangers, formal, familiar, family) 3.13
Touch appropriately 3.14
Begin a conversation 3.15
Maintain a conversation 3.16
End a conversation 3.17
Join in (gain attention appropriately) 3.18*
Interrupt appropriately 3.19*
Apologize 3.20
Accept compliments 3.21
Give compliments 3.22
Ask for help 3.23*
Offer help 3.24*
Ask a favor 3.25
Respond appropriately to situations (humor, anger, moods) 3.26
   
CLASSROOM SKILLS 4.0
Use adults as resources 4.1*
Bring materials to class 4.2
Follow instructions 4.3
Follow rules 4.4*
Complete assignments 4.5
Use time wisely 4.6
Try when it is difficult. 4.7
Take risks 4.8
   
DECISION-MAKING & PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS 5.0
Anticipate a difficult situation 5.1*
Identify a problem 5.2*
Identify solutions 5.3*
Predict consequences 5.4*
Decide on a solution 5.5*
Convince others 5.6
Prioritize 5.7*
Set & attain goals 5.8*
   
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS 6.0
Maintain self-control 6.1*
Identify stressful situations 6.2*
Relaxation skills/tactics 6.3*
Stand up for a friend 6.4
Respect others' rights and property 6.5
Negotiate differences/compromise 6.6
Tease appropriately 6.7
Respond to teasing 6.8
Identify peer pressure 6.9*
Respond to peer pressure 6.10*
Accept consequences 6.11*
Be assertive 6.12
Avoid trouble 6.13*
Avoid fights 6.14*
Deal with accusations 9.15
Deal with contradictions 6.16
Respond to persuasion 6.17
Accept constructive criticism 6.18
Accept limits/"no" 6.19
Take responsibility for behavior 6.20*

* Additional material for this skill is available in the Here's Looking at You, 2000®. Please refer to the cross reference table in this guide for the appropriate kit

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction and Philosophy

How to Use this Guide

Early Childhood Special
Education

Lesson Design

Skills Index

Age-Appropriate Activities

Roleplay Rating Sheet

Homework Sheets

Surveys

Progress Reports

Cross Reference - Drug-Free
Schools Curriculum

Resources & References

Acknowledgements