Designed specifically for young children (aged 4 and above) or children with special needs, this practical resource is packed with activities and games for developing friendship skills. It creates the final level of the Talkabout heirachy, where self-awareness comes before non-verbal skills and non-verbal comes before verbal, with assertiveness coming last.
The book includes:
This second edition is presented with full-colour illustrations and handouts, and includes a new introduction by Alex Kelly reflecting on her own experiences of using the resources since they were first developed. It is certainly a must have for anyone working with young children or children with special needs on developing their social skills and skills at making and maintaining friendships.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Formative Assessment Framework
Topic 1: What is a friend?
Topic 2: Friendly behaviours
Topic 3: Choosing a friend
Topic 4: Starting out
Topic 5: Being a good friend
Topic 6: Coping with problems
School Intervention Plan
Planning and Evaluation Templates