Social Skills Checklist

If your child exhibits any of the following behaviors, he/she may benefit from joining a Social Skills Group at KRS.

• Has difficulty making or keeping friends
• Frequently acts out or behaves inappropriately in social situations (school, restaurants, parties, etc)
• Demonstrates anxiety about social situations such as school
• Has difficulty initiating or maintaining a conversation with adults or peers
• Makes impulsive decisions
• Has trouble picking up on nonverbal social cues (e.g., facial expressions)
• Has trouble using eye contact appropriately (may vary across cultural groups)
• Has trouble understanding humor or sarcasm compared to other children his/her age
• Often not accepted by peers, or is frequently bullied at school
• Has trouble solving problems with peers
• Has difficulty picking up on feelings or thoughts of others

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