Mixed Bag
Approaches or initiates interaction with the social partner in a manner that is socially appropriate
What is Approaches/Starts
Keeps conversation going by replying appropriately to question and comments
What is Replies
Responds to and uses touch or bodily contact with the social partner in a manner that is socially appropriate
What is Touches
Uses appropriate words and gestures to acknowledge receipt of services, gifts or compliments
What is Thanks
Effectively terminates the conversation or social interaction, brings to closure the topic under discussion, and disengages or says good-bye
What is Concludes/disengages
Request relevant facts and information and asks questions that support the intended purpose of the social interaction
What is Questions
Speaks in a fluent and continuous manner, with an even pace and without pauses or delays during the message being sent
What is Speaks Fluently
Positions self at an appropriate distance from the social partner during the social interaction
What is Places Self
Takes his or her turn and gives the social partner the freedom to take his or her turn
What is Takes Turns
Displays affect and emotions in a way that is socially appropriate
What is Expresses Emotion
Reveals opinions, feelings, and private information about self or others in a manner that is socially appropriate
What is Discloses
Produces spoken, signed, or augmentative messages that are audible and clearly articulated
What is Produces Speech
Makes eye contact with social partner
What is Looks
Actively positions or turns the body and face toward the social partner or person who is speaking
What is Turns Towards
Prevents ineffective or socially inappropriate social interaction
What is Accommodates
Replies to social messages without delay or hesitation and without interrupting the social partner
What is Times Response
Responds to gestures or verbal messages signaling that the social partner does not comprehend or understand a message and ensures that the social partner is following the conversation
What is Clarifies
Does not demonstrate irrelevant, repetitive, or impulsive behaviors that are not part of social interaction
What is Regulates
Handles transitions in the conversation smoothly or changes the topic without disrupting the ongoing conversation
What is Transitions
Prevents problems with ineffective or socially inappropriate social interaction from recurring or persisting
What is Benefits
Occupational performance skills observed during the ongoing stream of a social exchange
What is Social Interaction Skills
Uses a tone of voice, dialect, and level of language that are socially appropriate and matched to the social partners abilities and level of understanding
What is Matches Language
Uses socially appropriate gestures to communicate or support a message
What is Gesticulates
Speaks for reasonable periods given the complexity of the message sent
What is Time Duration
Acknowledges receipt of messages, encourages the social partner to continue interaction, and encourages all social partners to participate in social interactions
What is Acknowledges and Encourages