Version June 2024
| Caregiver(s) can promote psychosocial skill development in their children by: |
| Modeling and encouraging the use of descriptive words to express feelings, rather than physical reactions. Label both positive and negative emotions. |
| Practicing taking turns whenever possible (eg, in turning pages of a book being read to them, in describing what was seen or what activities were experienced on a family outing, when choosing games to play, etc). |
| Talking to the child about social interactions witnessed in public or on television, noting what behaviors led to problems, what behaviors were helpful, how a situation might have ended differently if one behavior had been changed. |
| Practicing listening and following simple directions (eg, "put the ball behind the chair then take the book to the table, then sit down on the rug"). Start with a single direction, then two-step directions, then three-step directions, etc, as the child demonstrates mastery. |
| Reinforcing the child for sharing belongings with other individuals, taking turns, etc. |
| Practicing sitting and working quietly at a table for a few moments, and gradually increasing the amount of time spent. |
| Caregiver(s) can increase their child's exposure to peers and help them to make lasting friendships by: |
| Joining noncompetitive extracurricular activities such as scouting groups or activities/sports offered through local organizations (eg, sports clubs, museums). |
| Inviting friends or neighborhood children to go on family outings to the park, movies, shopping, out to eat, etc. |
| Inviting playmates over to the house on evenings and weekends where parents can monitor and model appropriate social skills and problem solving and to intervene if problems arise. |
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