Summary of Elizabeth Laugeson's The Science of Making Friends

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

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#1 It's not an art because it can be taught. It's a science. Ethan: A science that teaches you how to do it. I'll admit, I'm partial. I love it when things are broken down into simple steps that make sense. I'm a scientist at heart, and social skills training is a science to me. The evidence-based approach to teaching conversational skills is actually quite straightforward. 1,2 The key ingredients are getting the learner to focus on the target behavior and providing practice in this behavior. This means breaking down complex conversations into manageable chunks and having the learner practice each step of the conversation until it becomes automatic. The process involves breaking down conversations into chunks (e. g. , introducing yourself, asking a question, making a statement, posing a yes/no question). The chunks can be as short as one or two sentences or as long as a full exchange of information (e. , Hi, my name is ___________, and this is ___________. Is ___________ there. ). The chunks should be practiced until the learner can do them smoothly and automatically (e.

#2 The key to teaching your child social skills is breaking down complex conversations into manageable chunks and having them practice each step of the conversation until it becomes automatic.

#3 To teach social skills, break down complex conversations into manageable chunks and have the learner practice each step of the conversation until it becomes automatic.

#4 The key to teaching your child social skills is breaking down complex conversations into manageable chunks and having them practice each step of the conversation until it becomes automatic.

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Ebook: 8 October 2022