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Social Communication
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Definition of Social CommunicationSocial Communication involves using language for a variety of purposes, changing language according to the needs of the speaker or listener and interpreting or adapting to the social context - while following rules for conversation.Using Language for a variety of purposes
- greeting (hello, goodbye)
- informing (I'm going to get a cookie)
- demanding (Give me a cookie!)
- promising (I'm going to get you a cookie)
- requesting (I would like a cookie, please)
Changing Language According to the Needs of the Speaker, Listener or Context- talking differently to a young child than to an adult
- giving background information to an unfamiliar listener
- speaking differently in a classroom than on a playground
Following Rules for Conversation and Storytelling- taking turns in conversation
- introducing topics of conversation
- staying on topic
- rephrasing when misunderstood
- using verbal and nonverbal signals
- understanding how close to stand to someone when speaking
- using facial expressions and eye contact
Note: These rules may vary across cultures or within cultures. It is important for students to learn to understand the conversation rules/expectations of their conversation partner.Social Communication Rubric - generated by the WLWV SLP team