- Beginning speech sound development
- Use of a variety of word combinations to increase length and complexity of spoken language
- Expansion and development of vocabulary
- Comprehension skills, including following directions that include a variety of concepts (e.g. color, shape, location, etc.)
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- Social interaction skills with peers, including greetings, conversation skills, social eye contact, and body language
- Listening and attention skills
- Understanding of emotions
- Expressive language skills
- Functional communication skills, including taking turns, sharing, helping skills, following multi-step directions/ information
- Following group activities and reducing behaviors that interfere with successful participation in peer group interactions
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- Communication skills such as staying on topic, asking for assistance, initiating and maintaining conversation
- Understanding social boundaries
- Coping with unfamiliar situations
- Being a good friend and a good sport
- Creating and maintaining positive social relationships
- Apologizing
- Using appropriate body language
- Problem solving techniques
- Hygiene skills needed during peer interactions
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