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How To Successfully Have Small Talk

Small talk is something that many people do not always feel comfortable with. Some may feel they do not know what to say or how to carry the conversation because it feels awkward. Others may feel the conversation is pointless and forced and do not try to put much effort into it. Even though it may feel this way sometimes, whether the conversation feels important or not, it is a window to building relationships and potentially even starting longer conversations.

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Understanding Emotions Through Facial Expressions

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Well Said, I sometimes work with clients on social communication skills, including the ability to recognize and interpret emotions. One of the most powerful tools we have for understanding how others feel is their facial expressions. The face is a window into emotions, and learning to read it can improve your relationships, communication, and empathy. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the work of Dr. Paul Ekman, a pioneer in the study of emotions and facial expressions.

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Non-Verbal Communication

When we use non-verbal communication, we can share additional information without having to describe things using words. Without non-verbal communication we would have difficulties fully expressing ourselves and understanding each other. Let’s explore non-verbal communication on a deeper level to better understand the importance of it when we are communicating.

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Social Communication Therapy For Adults With ASD

I’ve have had a lot of experience in working with children and adults on the Autism spectrum over the past few years, which has allowed me to see a variety of services available in the GTA. An unfortunate gap in services that I have noticed is concerning the adult population with ASD, as most of the adults I’ve worked with in this context have wanted support for social communication.

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Using Emojis: A Modern Social Communication Skill

In today’s digital world, so many of our daily interactions happen online and via text. From acronyms and abbreviations to emojis, it can be difficult to understand social communicaition skills when it comes to navigating these relatively new methods of communication. These skills are particularily difficult for adults who have ADHD, ASD or another executive function difficulty. 

Reading this post will provide you with simple tips and training about how to refine your social skills in the online realm. 🔜

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