--Why kids don ’t learn social skills like they used to
--How to evaluate which skills are needed
--What a child is like without a particular skill
--The three ways to teach social skills
--The seven social skills kids need
Full of examples, case studies, and practical helps, this hands-on book digs into the question of "how do you teach social skills to children and youth?" Designed for the adult professional in out-of-school time settings, this book is meant to give professionals help in their understanding and practice of teaching social skills. If you work with kids, this book will help you see what kids need —and how to give them the gift of social skills. Social skills are gifts that will truly last a lifetime.