CHILD'S/STUDENT'S NAME:

DATE:

SURVEY OF SKILLS FOR EXPRESSING FEELINGS

This questionnaire seeks your honest responses to questions about your child's/this student's abilities in the area of social skills. Your answers will help his/her teacher select skills to be taught. Please rate him/her in the following areas.

THIS CHILD. . .

1. Describes or names emotions and feelings he/she sees in others and understands them (anger, happiness, fear, sadness)
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
2. Knows his/her own feelings and emotions.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
3. Expresses his/her feelings and emotions appropriately (shows anger, fear, happiness, etc. when appropriate).
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
4. Says "I feel. . ." or "I am. . ." to express feelings.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
5. Uses socially appropriate language for body functions (such as bathrooming, menstruation, gas) and for body parts.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
6. Avoids swearing and use of unacceptable language.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
7. Recognizes the emotions that others are feeling (anger, fear, disappointment, embarrassment, etc.)
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
8. Knows what to do when she/he feels left out or ignored.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
9. Knows what to do when she/he feels afraid.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
10. Shows love and affection to family and friends appropriately.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
11. Behaves appropriately when feeling embarrassed (not angry or belligerent).
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
12. Demonstrates self-control when feeling frustrated.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
13. Handles disappointment and losing a game or contest well for his/her age.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
14. Handles winning and success well (doesn't brag too much or make others feel bad).
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
15. Finds something to do when feeling bored..
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
16. Does not over-react or become violent when feeling angry. Handles anger well.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
17. Is honest and tells the truth.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know
       
18. Shares things with others.
( ) Never ( ) Sometimes ( ) Usually ( ) Don't Know

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RESPONDENT'S SIGNATURE____________________________________________________


Social Skills Curriculum Guide, 1992
Special School District of St. Louis County