Social Skills Activities

Darlene Mannix earned a B.S. from Taylor University and an M.A. in Learning Disabilities from the Indiana University. She has taught emotionally and mentally disabled, language disordered, and learning disabled children of all ages and is an active member of the council for exceptional Children. Ms. Mannix is also the author of six other practical resources for special educators published by The Center for Applied Research in Education, including Social Skills Activities for Special Children.

About the Resource. PART I: SOCIAL SKILLS THAT ARE HELPFUL AND NECESSARY. Skill 1. Being a Good Listener. Skill 2. Understanding Another's Point of View. Skill 3. Being Able to Communicate. Skill 4. Negotiating or Compromising. Skill 5. Assessing a Situation. Skill 6. "Reading" Other People. Skill 7. Making a Good Impression. Skill 8. Controlling Your Emotions. Skill 9. Revealing Yourself to Others. Skill 10. Working with Others. Skill 11. Making Others Feel Comfortable. Skill 12. Making and Keeping Friends. Skill 13. Standing Up for Your Beliefs. Skill 14. Having a Good Sense of Humor. Skill 15. Using Common Sense. Skill 16. Developing a Good Reputation. Skill 17. Reacting Appropriately to Peer Pressure. Skill 18. Making Good Decisions. Skill 19. Viewing Situations Realistically. Skill 20. Being Flexible. PART II: SOCIAL SKILLS IN ACTION. SOCIAL SKILLS APPLIED AT HOME. Routine Situations. Problems or Unusual Situations. Enhancing the Family or Home Situation. SOCIAL SKILLS APPLIED AT SCHOOL. Routine Situations. Problems or Unusual Situations. Enhancing the School Situation. SOCIAL SKILLS APPLIED AT WORK. Routine Situations. Problems or Unusual Situations. Enhancing the Work Situation. SOCIAL SKILLS APPLIED WITH PEERS. Routine Situations. Problems or Unusual Situations. Enhancing Social Situations with Peers. SOCIAL SKILLS APPLIED IN THE COMMUNITY. Routine Situations. Problems or Unusual Situations. Enhancing Life in Your Community.