Social Skills Checklist

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Listening and Conversation Skills

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Looks others in the eye

Lets others speak uninterrupted

Asks questions, makes relevant comments on other person's topic

Stays on topic

Avoids bragging or "one-upping"

Emotion Regulation

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Reactions to positive and negative situations generally match the magnitude of situation.

Emotional vocabulary - labels feelings in self and others.

Uses self-calming skills

Social "Mind Reading"

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Shows understanding of others' thoughts and feelings

Matches emotional tone of others

Avoids negative assumptions about others' intentions

Picks up on "hidden" or unstated social expectations.

Understands that others' interests or understanding may be different from one's own.

Flexibility

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Takes turns

Lets others take the lead.

Incorporates others ideas in projects and play.

Sportsmanship

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Follows the rules of a game

Plays until a game is over (doesn't quit)

Given compliments and encouragement to others

Inviting and Joining

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Feels comfortable greeting and approaching others

Waits for an appropriate time to engage

Accepts "no" (avoids smothering or badgering)

Jokes and Humor

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Tells jokes that others think are funny

Uses humor appropriate to the situation

Understands jokes that others tell

Tells jokes that aren't puns

Social Tact

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Uses "white lies" to protect others' feelings (not blunt to the point of being hurtful)

Apologizes when appropriate

Seems to "filter" speech and behavior to match expectations

Knows when to mind one's own business

Dealing With Teasing

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Manages with small reactions to avoid escalation

Can create space or walk away

Tries to handle conflict independently before getting help (avoids "tattling")

Gets help when needed

Social Cause-and-Effect

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Understands that others have thoughts and feelings about one's behavior

Appropriately assertive in expressing needs and wants

Motivated to act in expected ways in order to get expected results, and not just because doing so is the "rule"

Nonverbal Communication

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Facial expressions seem to match internal state.

Accurately interprets others' facial expressions

Tone of voice seems to match internal state

Accurately interprets others tone of voice

Volume is appropriate to the situation

Appropriately uses postures and gestures to communicate

Accurately interprets others' postures and gestures

Demonstrates appropriate use of personal space

Asks before touching other people's things (doesn't grab unexpectedly)

Age appropriate hygene

Clothes that do not UNWITTINGLY attract negative attention

Shares common interests with peers

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost always

Facial expressions seem to match internal state.

Accurately interprets others' facial expressions

Tone of voice seems to match internal state

Accurately interprets others tone of voice

Volume is appropriate to the situation

Appropriately uses postures and gestures to communicate

Accurately interprets others' postures and gestures

Demonstrates appropriate use of personal space

Asks before touching other people's things (doesn't grab unexpectedly)

Age appropriate hygene

Clothes that do not UNWITTINGLY attract negative attention

Shares common interests with peers

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Please describe any other NEGATIVE social behaviors or DIFFICULTIES.

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