Books in the Talkabout series

Social competence is an essential aspect of our quality of life. This resource includes: over 60 activities to develop social skills in body language, the way we talk, conversations and assertiveness; a short introduction to working with adolescents and adults with social skills difficulties; and, forms and evaluation sheets.

This is a comprehensive programme of activities designed to support teenagers and young adults with SEMH needs, autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities as they make the transition from education to employment.

Suitable for speech language therapists, teachers, and occupational therapists, this title contains photocopiable group activities and worksheets to address self-image, identity and self-confidence as well as the different types of relationship, the qualities of friends and some of the skills involved in improving and developing relationships.