Social Communication

Managing challenges with initiating or maintaining conversations can be difficult. However, with some structured strategies and practice, you can improve your communication skills and feel more confident in social interactions.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you manage initiating and maintaining conversation.

Managing difficulty in understanding social cues and body language can be a challenge, but there are practical steps you can take to improve your skills over time.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with difficulty with non-verbal communication.

When you're struggling with verbal communication, it can feel overwhelming. The good news is that there are strategies you can use to navigate these moments more comfortably.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with difficulty with verbal communication.

It can be challenging to express your discomfort with physical contact, especially if you're worried about offending the other person. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you communicate your feelings in a respectful and considerate way, while also honoring your own needs.

Helping someone who is upset can be challenging, but it’s possible to offer support in a way that is both helpful to them and manageable for you.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with navigating situations when someone is upset.

Declining an invitation to do something or attend an event can be difficult. You may worry about how to say no politely without offending the other person.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with politely declining an invite or event.

Asking for directions can be a stressful experience. Breaking down the process into clear, manageable steps can make it easier.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with asking for directions.

Navigating situations where a stranger speaks to you can feel overwhelming. If you find yourself in such a situation and want to leave, it’s important to have a plan in place to manage your feelings and exit the conversation safely and respectfully. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you handle these situations.

Answering a phone call can be anxiety-inducing. The unexpected nature of phone calls, as well as the need for social interaction, can make it overwhelming. By breaking it down into manageable steps, you can handle phone calls with more confidence and less stress.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with answering a phone call.

Making a phone call can feel overwhelming. However, breaking the task down into small steps and preparing beforehand can help you feel more in control and reduce anxiety.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with making a phone call.

Creating a Communication Passport can be an incredibly useful tool for helping professionals understand your unique communication style, needs, and preferences. This resource can be tailored to your individual experiences, and having it ready to share with healthcare professionals, educators, or anyone else you interact with, can help them support you more effectively. Below is a template you can personalise and modify as needed.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with creating a communication passport.

Small talk can feel challenging, but it’s a useful skill that can help you connect with others, navigate social situations, and build confidence. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to practicing small talk, with examples, practical exercises, and UK-specific resources for additional support.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with practicing small talk in casual conversations.

Group conversations can be challenging. They often involve multiple people talking, interruptions, and shifting topics, which can be overwhelming. This guide provides detailed strategies to help you navigate group conversations, handle interruptions, and feel more comfortable in social settings.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you manage navigating group conversations and managing interruptions.

This guide is designed to support individuals by providing in-depth conversation starters, scripts for various situations, and resources for communication assistance. It includes practical examples, suggestions for apps, and links to UK-specific services for further help.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with conversation starters and scripts for common scenarios.