Help learners develop the ability to offer appropriate, meaningful compliments to others—an essential social skill. Here you'll find a quick photo cartoon illustrating a right and wrong way to give a compliment, as well as a brief explanation of the benefits and consequences of each approach.

Concepts

compliments, kindness, social skills, autism, life skills

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Additional Tags

programs

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Instructional Ideas

• Work with your class to construct a list of potential compliments and situations in which those compliments would be appropriate

Classroom Considerations

• This type of activity can apply to learners on the autism spectrum who may struggle with face-to-face social interactions

Pros

• Simple, straightforward handout
• Visual story images convey content

Cons

• None