We are a centre dedicated to supporting individuals to become effective ?social communicators. Our effectiveness as communicators does not depend merely on the acquisition of speech and language. Many individuals are able to talk but not able to relate. Relating requires one to ?tune in to another. It requires self awareness and awareness of others. Hence social communication includes:
Attending to other people
Sustaining engagement
Thinking about others thinking about you
Relating (through play and conversation)
Problem solving and adapting ones ideas
Elaborating on shared ideas
Reflective thinking
Social communication impacts ones ability to integrate effectively into a classroom or workplace. It also impacts ones ability to interpret the academic curriculum, organizational skills, self-management and emotional coping.