Social Skills

Human's are social beings, so the ability to engage appropriately with peers is essential. Social skills are a significant area for children to learn and often develop through exposure to social situations in play and learning environments . When a child experiences challenges in their ability to understand and use appropriate social skills, it does have an impact on their learning and play experiences and may present as:
  • Difficulty making and maintaining friendships
  • Difficulty taking turns or sharing
  • Reduced or limited joint attention in play
  • Conversation/communication challenges with peers
  • Difficulty expressing or managing their own emotions in social situations