Social Relatedness
Social Relatedness concerns the interests and desires attached to social behaviors. An individual can be taught the components of sociability that are needed to develop meaningful friendships.
Presentations
3 to 5 mins presentation on theory concepts
Programs
Practical exemplars to demonstrate in phases
Articles
Additional information
on skills
Materials
Printable ABA tools to be used in lessons
Presentations
How to Help ASD Students Developing Social Interest
Understand the importance of social interest and learn how to develop programs.
5 Areas of Social Behavior
Understand the framework of social behaviour, including social relatedness, social awareness, social communication, social interaction and social learning.
Social Relatedness
Learn what social relatedness is and what programs are involved in developing social relatedness.
Program Videos
Social Relatedness Activity
This program increases students’ social relatedness, communication, and interaction via a puzzle game.
Passing the Ball with Towel
This program teaches students to be more socially related and increases social awareness and social coordination by having them carry a ball in a towel with another person.
Playing on the Slide
This program teaches students to work cooperatively building a path of mats to get to a reinforcer.
