Talkabout: A Social, Communication & Skills Package (2nd Edition)

From the widely used Talkabout series, created by Speech Therapist Alex Kelly. Talkabout is a complete programme that develops self-esteem, social skills and friendship skills. It is based on teaching children in groups in school or college but can be adapted for 1:1 sessions or at home. The programme uses a hierarchical method of developing skills where basic or foundation skills are taught before more complicated skills.

Designed specifically for adolescents or adults with special needs, this core talkabout practical resource is packed with activities and games for developing social skills.

Social competence is an essential key skill and this structured tool helps development of these essential skills.

Includes: 60+ activities to develop social skills in body language, communication and assertiveness; over a years’ worth of work to develop social skills; assessment and planning sheet for intervention; group cohesion activity ideas; forms and evaluation sheets and downloadable activities.