Foundations of Communication

Foundations of Communication

Social Skills Self-Assessment

Is FOC a Good Fit for Me?

Please complete this short self-evaluation. If you would like an assessment from Win Heggem, you can submit your evaluation for her review and feedback. She will respond to you via email.

  • My child CONSISTENTLY performs this behaviorMy child USUALLY performs this behaviorMy child SOMETIMES performs this behaviorMy child SELDOM performs this behavior

    1. LISTENING: When listening, my child sets aside distractions (e.g., phone, screens, books) and gives the speaker their undivided attention, including eye contact.

    2. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: My child presents a strong, welcoming visual first impression by using a genuine-looking smile that puts others at ease and invites conversation.

    3. BODY IMAGE: My child holds a confident posture and maintains a strong frame without slouching even when sitting at the table or on the computer.

    4. SOCIAL CUES/AWARENESS: My child can accurately pick up on nonverbal messages from others (e.g., yawning, eye-rolling, turning away, etc.) and then react appropriately to those perceived messages (e.g., curtails the conversation, politely asks for focused attention, changes the subject, etc.).

    5. SOCIAL CONFIDENCE: When meeting others, my child uses good eye contact and a simple greeting, and then can advance conversation.

    6. VOLUME & ARTICULATION: When speaking, my child regulates his/her speaking volume and projection well in addition to pronouncing words clearly and correctly.

    7. VOCAL EXPRESSION: My child speaks dynamically and expressively without the use of filler words (e.g., “like,” “y’know,” etc.).

    8. SOCIAL AWARENESS: My child can discern when it is appropriate to speak and when it is best to hold his/her tongue.

    9. CONVERSATION: My child can start a conversation with virtually anyone by using icebreakers and then continue an interesting dialogue for extended periods without awkward pauses or uncomfortable silence.

    10. LEADERSHIP: On a team or in a small group, my child can find a role and be a productive contributor.

    11. ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION – SELF-PROMOTION: My child can present their opinions assertively without becoming defensive or argumentative.

    12. INFLUENCE: My child’s communication persuades and influences positively so that his/her messages are respected and remembered by others.

    13. PUBLIC SPEAKING: My child is comfortable and capable of giving a public speech or presentation.

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