Functional Social Skills Sampler
This sampler includes 62 of the most common topics in the Functional Social Skills System. Included in the program are the topics of meeting/greeting people, taking responsibility, being polite and courteous, joining others in groups, apologizing/excusing self, following directions and handling criticism.
Meeting/Greeting people
- You see a new person
- Make eye contact
- Move toward the person
- Stand the correct distance apart
- Look the person in the eyes
- Greet the person
- Speak clearly
- Say “How are you today?”
- Answer ” I am fine, thanks.”
- Shake hands
- Introduce yourself
- Let others introduce themselves
- Introduce others
- Keep conversation going
- End conversation
- Leave
Take Responsibility
- Know what you are to do
- If unsure of what to do, ask questions
- Do your work
- Complete your work
- If your work is not done – blame yourself – not others
Be Polite and Courteous
- Look at others when listening or speaking
- Stay the correct distance apart
- Don’t interrupt others
- Listen when spoken to
- Use the correct tone of voice
- Say ”please” and ”thank you”
- Help others when needed
- Show respect for others
Join Others in Groups
- Decide if you want to join in
- Decide on how to join in
- Decide on the correct time to join in
- Talk to others in the group
- Ask if you can join in
- Join in and do the activities
Apologize/Excuse Self
- Be aware of a mistake
- Think over what to say
- Choose how to say it
- Choose to whom to say it
- Choose where to say it
- Make the apology
- Try not to do it again
Follow Directions
- Look at the person
- Listen carefully to the directions
- Repeat the directions
- Think about what to do
- Ask questions
- Follow the directions
Handle Criticism
- Look at the person
- Listen to the criticism
- Don’t get angry
- Learn to accept fair criticism
- Ask questions
- Ask for ways to improve
- Decide to act on the criticism