This hugely popular photocopiable manual provides professionals with a framework for the development of social skills. Initially piloted on adolescents with mild learning difficulties it can be used with a variety of client groups both children and adults. Beginning with a basic assessment procedure to evaluate the client's self-awareness as well as the awareness of others it is divided into six levels:Improving the awareness of self and others including physical appearance likes dislikes and problem solvingAllowing clients to assess their own communication skillsTaking the client through eight levels of body language'Talkabout the way we talk' improving paralinguistic skillsTaking the client through the processes needed to improve conversational and listening skillsAwareness and use of assertiveness skills. This comprehensive workbook is an essential resource for therapists running social skills groups.Chapters:Talkabout me and youTalkabout communicationTalkabout body languageTalkabout the way we talkTalkabout conversationsTalkabout assertiveness