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Acknowledges presence of others
Looks and turns toward others when talking
Waits turn to talk/ doesn't interrupt
Greeting / small talk
Approaches/Initiates conversation
Replies to questions and encourages social partners to participate in social interactions
matches language and expresses emotion appropriately
Asks questions to gain information about the communication partner
Heeds and regulates to stay on topic
Uses appropriate topic transitions
Appropriately ends a conversation before leaving.
Uses appropriate facial expressions, gestures, and body language to communicate feelings and emotions
Places self at an appropriate distance from social partner in order to respect others personal space