SOCIAL SKILLS

Table of Contents

Communication Skills

0501 Non-verbal Communication
0502 Speechreading
0503 Amplification
0504 Multisound
0505 Articulation
0506 Fluency
0507 Voice
0508 Phonology
0509 Auditory Training
0510 Social Communication

Health and Safety Skills

1201 Personal Welfare
1202 Family Living

Language Arts Skills

0801 Language Arts Concepts and Processes
0802 Manuscript Writing  
0803 Cursive Writing
0804 Spelling
0805 Grammar and Mechanics
0806 Composition and Writing
0807 Literature

Language DevelopmentSkills

0301 Early Language
0302 Language Syntax
0303 Language Content
0304 Receptive Language
0305 Expressive Language

Leisure Time Activity Skills

1401 Physical Activities
1402 Leisure Time

Life Skills

1501 Phone
1502 Mail
1503 Consumer Skills
1504 Public Dining
1505 Personal Mobility
1506 Cooking
1507 Home Maintenance
1508 Clothing Care
1509 Computer Applications

Math Skills

0901 Math Readiness
0902 Basic Number Systems
0903 Advanced Number Systems
0904 Processes and Concepts
0905 Time
0906 Money
0907 Basic Measurement
0908 Advanced Measurement

Perceptual Motor Skills

0201 Basic Gross Motor
0202 Advanced Gross Motor
0203 Fine Motor
0204 Visual Perceptual Motor
0205 Sensory Awareness

Reading Skills

0701 Reading Readiness
0702 Vocabulary and Word Analysis
0703 Comprehension and Appreciation
0704 Functional Reading
0705 Study and Reference Skills

Self Help Skills

0101 Basic Eating
0102 Advanced Eating
0103 Drinking
0104 Toileting
0105 Dressing
0106 Grooming
0107 Assistive Devices

Social Skills

0401 Self-related Behaviors
0402 Interpersonal Behaviors
0403 Task-related Behaviors

Visual Sensory Skills

0601 Visual Awareness
0602 Low Vision
0603 Basic Orientation and Mobility
0604 Advanced Orientation and Mobility
0605 Touch Typing
0606 Braille Readiness
0607 Braille Reading and Writing
0608 Basic Special Equipment Utilization
0609 Advanced Special Equipment

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Social Skills Table of Contents

0401 Self-related Behaviors
0402 Interpersonal Behaviors
0403 Task-related Behaviors

Self-related Behaviors

0401 Self-related Behaviors

040101 Refrains from self-abusive behavior
040102 Refrains from excessive body movements
040103 Refrains from self-stimulatory behavior
040104 Responds to first name
040105 Responds to full name
040106 Identifies own image in mirror
040107 Identifies own body parts
040108 Identifies self in a photograph
040109 Indicates first name
040110 Indicates full name
040111 Indicates name of school
040112 Tells first names of mother/father
040113 Indicates own sex
040114 Indicates own age
040115 Tells own physical characteristics
040116 Indicates address
040117 Indicates own telephone number
040118 Indicates date of birth
040119 Tells own race
040120 Tells own nationality
040121 Tells own religion
040122 Tells social security number
040123 Indicates information about home environment
040124 Identifies various family members
040125 Cares for personal possessions
040126 Displays positive self-image
040127 Tells own limitations
040128 Sets realistic self expectations
040129 Tells own talents
040130 Accepts compliments from others
040131 Shares own accomplishments
040132 Distinguishes relationship of self to others
040133 Distinguishes between self and others
040134 Explains alternatives to present behaviors
040135 Substitutes alternatives to present behavior
040136 Identifies own feelings
040137 Expresses own feelings
040138 Expresses lack of comprehension
040139 Indicates acceptance
040140 Expresses a preference
040141 Displays appreciation of people, things, situations
040142 Deals with embarrassment
040143 Responds to persuasion
040144 Responds to failure
040145 Rewards self
040146 Expresses affection
040147 Deals with fear
040148 Controls anger
040149 Copes with conflict
040150 Tolerates frustration
040151 Expresses anger nonaggressively
040152 Accepts refusal
040153 Accepts praise
040154 Shows sense of humor
040155 Uses facial expressions to show emotions
040156 Keeps self-criticism logical
040157 Refrains from temper tantrums
040158 Speaks the truth
040159 Expresses preferences
040160 Recognizes bias in self and others
040161 Seeks advice
040162 Makes recommendations
040163 Makes requests
040164 Tolerates differences in others
040165 Shows courtesy in refusing requests
040166 Shows an interest in special events
040167 Makes eye contact when listening and speaking
040168 Explains consequences of own behavior
040169 Accepts delayed reinforcement
040170 Uses socially-acceptable language
040171 Observes the social graces

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Interpersonal Behaviors

0402 Interpersonal Behaviors

040201 Makes eye contact
040202 Exhibits parallel play
040203 Responds to social initiations from others
040204 Communicates a desire for socialization
040205 Initiates play
040206 Interacts socially
040207 Avoids excessive physical contact
040208 Keeps appropriate social distance
040209 Develops positive relationships with adults
040210 Develops positive relationships with peers
040211 Answers yes/no in response to questions
040212 Distinguishes relationship of self to others
040213 Identifies friends
040214 Explains characteristics of friendship
040215 Identifies unfriendly behaviors
040216 Displays positive attitude toward others
040217 Laughs at self
040218 Laughs at others without ridicule
040219 Laughs at jokes and funny stories
040220 Tolerates differences in others
040221 Abides by group decision
040222 Makes compromises
040223 Seeks conflict resolution
040224 Respects ideas of others
040225 Indicates desire for another’s activity to cease
040226 Acknowledges feelings of others
040227 Exchanges greetings and farewells
040228 Uses courtesies
040229 Covers mouth when coughing, sneezing, and yawning
040230 Makes apologies
040231 Accepts apologies
040232 Gives compliments
040233 Accepts compliments
040234 Copes with rudeness
040235 Excuses self
040236 Responds to introductions
040237 Makes introductions
040238 Extends courtesies to visitors
040239 Maintains eye contact
040240 Waits to be acknowledged before speaking
040241 Listens while others are speaking
040242 Participates in conversation
040243 Initiates conversation
040244 Uses proper forms of address
040245 Avoids distracting mannerisms during conversation
040246 Shifts conversational topic appropriately
040247 Attempts to clarify message
040248 Acknowledges not knowing the answer
040249 Accepts conclusion of conversation
040250 Accepts assistance
040251 Asks for assistance
040252 Offers assistance
040253 Uses socially acceptable language
040254 Shares possessions
040255 Respects the rights of others
040256 Gets permission for use of another’s property
040257 Returns borrowed property
040258 Demonstrates appropriate means of gaining attention
040259 Exhibits willingness to help
040260 Responds to emergencies
040261 Reports accidents or injuries
040262 Responds appropriately to physical assault
040263 Accepts criticism
040264 Distinguishes fantasy from truth
040265 Answers truthfully
040266 Follows rules of an organized activity
040267 Accepts consequences of behavior
040268 Wins graciously in competition
040269 Accepts defeat in competition
040270 Exerts positive influence on others
040271 Enters room without incident
040272 Leaves room without incident
040273 Follows rules of situation
040274 Acts appropriately in public
040275 Acts appropriately on a date

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Task-related Behaviors

0403 Task-related Behaviors

040301 Participates in classroom activities
040302 Remains at desk area
040303 Attends to instructor
040304 Listens to directions
040305 Follows simple verbal directions
040306 Follows simple written directions
040307 Listens to answers
040308 Attends to an audio-visual presentation
040309 Listens to a speaker
040310 Responds to authority
040311 Follows overt school rules
040312 Exhibits appropriate behaviors in various school situations
040313 Observes hall rules
040314 Arrives on time
040315 Delivers verbal messages
040316 Completes in-class assignments
040317 Completes outside assignments
040318 Tries to solve task-related problems
040319 Keeps desk area neat
040320 Prepares material for class
040321 Works cooperatively
040322 Completes assignments
040323 Works at two or more tasks simultaneously
040324 Works without interruption
040325 Stays at task for specified amount of time
040326 Reviews work
040327 Submits work
040328 Accepts correction
040329 Responds to teacher’s corrections
040330 Changes activities without incident
040331 Undertakes a new task without incident
040332 Works on a difficult task
040333 Uses time wisely
040334 Uses free time productively
040335 Permits work to be displayed
040336 Reads aloud in a small group
040337 Reads aloud in a large group
040338 Modulates voice
040339 Participates in group activity voluntarily
040340 Participates in group discussion
040341 Participates in class-related discussions
040342 Attempts to answer a question
040343 Acknowledges not knowing the answer to a question
040344 Volunteers answer to question
040345 Asks questions
040346 Makes presentation
040347 Participates in role playing
040348 Maintains regular school attendance
040349 Displays good study habits
040350 Plans school work
040351 Produces school work
040352 Sets personal goals
040353 Tries difficult tasks
040354 Arranges tasks in priority order
040355 Makes a decision
040356 Leads others in a group activity
040357 Accepts support instruction in problem areas as needed
040358 Finishes and returns homework
040359 Organizes work effectively
040360 Follows test-taking directions
040361 Takes tests  040362 Passes tests
040363 Brings appropriate materials to school
040364 Leaves inappropriate materials at home
040365 Shares materials
040366 Observes classroom rules regarding equipment and materials
040367 Exhibits responsibility for personal property
040368 Uses bulletin/chalkboard
040369 Uses playground equipment

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