Roya Ostovar, Krista DiVittore

5 Things You Need to Know About Social Skills Coaching (eBook, ePUB)

Your Guide to Better Communication Skills in the Modern World

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Improve Your Quality of Life with Social Skills Coaching

Social language is much like any other language, and social language skills are like any other skills, they can be learned and improved with practice. If we think about the skills required for any sport, we know right away that the role of the coach is critical. The same is true for social language. The difference is that being coached on our social skills is new to us. This quick guide covers what social coaching is and how social skills coaching can be beneficial for anyone, leading them to a more fulfilling life. Some of the social skills ad¬dressed in this book are:

Interpersonal Skills Nonverbal Communication Self-Awareness Creating Positive & Meaningful Interactions with Others

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Future Horizons
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. August 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781941765692
• Artikelnr.: 49542741

Autorenporträt

Dr. Roya Ostovar is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry. She is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Director for the Center for Neurodevelopmental Services (CNS), a program serving those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, at McLean Hospital, the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ostovar has been part of the faculty teaching the Developmental Disabilities (child and adult) courses and rotations in the MGH/McLean psychiatry residency program. An internationally recognized expert in the fields of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder, Social Pragmatics Disorder, Social Skills Coaching, and Sensory Processing Disorder. Dr. Ostovar is the author ofThe Ultimate Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder, which received a Creative Child Magazine's Preferred Choice Award, and the Autism Inventory of Development (AID(TM)) a critical tool used as part of a comprehensive assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Social Pragmatic (Communication) Disorder, both published by Future Horizons.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Introduction
What Is Social Skills Coaching?
Who Is a Social Skills Coach?
What Is Social Skills Coaching For?
CHAPTER 1: Social Skills are More Than Scheduling
Interpersonal Skills
Non-verbal Communication
Self-Awareness
Creating Positive Meaningful Interactions with Others
CHAPTER 2: Social Skills Coaching Is a Frequent, "High Dose" Service
Frequency and Length
Structure of Meetings
CHAPTER 3: Social Skills Coaching Is Individualized for Everybody
Assessing for Social/Pragmatic Needs
Methods Used to Build Social Skills
CHAPTER 4: Social Skills Happens Inside and Outside the Office
Social Skills Coaching in the Community
Social Skills Coaching with Caregivers, Partners, Schools
CHAPTER 5: Social Skills Coaching Improves Quality of Life
Self-esteem
Connecting with Others
Anxiety/Depression
Occupational/Academic Success
Conclusion