Day-to-Day Life Skills: SPEAKING (#49976-IN)

Ages 11 through adult. Here is a collection of easy-to-use activities that help students develop the communication skills necessary to share information with others and respond appropriately in daily social interactions. Examples of skills emphasized include (1) relaying messages, (2) giving directions, (3) using the telephone, (4) ordering in a restaurant, (5) explaining a problem, (6) answering common questions, and (7) communicating during an interview. Students with language disorders who have difficulty expressing basic needs and using speech to interact with others will benefit from the activities in this book.

Day to Day Life Skills: Speaking is divided into the following 12 units:

• Using Answering Machines
• Using Telephones
• Giving Directions
• Talking in a Job Interview
• Using Basic Conversational Strategies
• Speaking Out at a Restaurant
• Talking to Professionals
• Using Positive Speech
• Making Phone Calls to Strangers
• Going Beyond Yes/No Answers and One-Word Responses
• Saying Thanks
• Engaging in Everyday Social Interactions

Activities relevant to daily life survival skills at home and in the community are emphasized in this practical resource.

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