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Social Skills

Following Instructions

  1. Look at the person.
  2. Say "OK".
  3. Do the task right away.
  4. Check back if necessary.

 

Accepting No

  1. Look at the person.
  2. Say "OK".
  3. No arguing, whining, or pouting.
  4. If you don't understand why, ask calmly for a reason.
  5. If you disagree or have a complaint, bring it up later.

 

How to Accept Criticism

  1. Look at the person.
  2. Say "OK".
  3. No arguing.

 

How to Disagree Appropriately

  1. Look at the person.
  2. Use a pleasant voice tone.
  3. Make an empathy statement.
  4. State disagreement specifically.
  5. Give a rationale.
  6. Say "thank-you".

   

How to Get the Teacher's Attention

  1. Look at the person.
  2. Raise hand.
  3. Wait for acknowledgment, ask question, or make comment.

 

How to Apologize

  1. Look at the person
  2. Use a pleasant voice.
  3. Make a specific request.
  4. State a plan for the future appropriate behavior.
  5. Ask the person to accept the apology.

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