Teaching Conversation Skills in Speech Therapy | Social and Communication Skills

If you have ever wondered where to begin teaching conversation skills in speech therapy, make sure you tune into this video!
In this video I go over 9 fundamental steps to help Speech-Language Pathologists, Special Education Teachers, and Parents of students with Autism (and other social communication deficits) strategically TEACH their students how to have a conversation.
STEP 1: Teach the Vocabulary
STEP 2: Smile and Look
STEP 3: Ask Questions
STEP 4: Take Turns Talking
STEP 5: Find Common Interests
STEP 6: Stay on Topic
STEP 7: Add Comments
STEP 8: End the Conversation
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  • @hannahmartinez7344
    @hannahmartinez73449 ай бұрын

    This is helpful! I am a BCBA and will incorporate these things in ABA too 😊

  • @janenehall4499
    @janenehall4499 Жыл бұрын

    This video is full of practical steps to help my son!!! Thank you SO for this content!!!

  • @milestones777
    @milestones7772 жыл бұрын

    So informative! Thank you.

  • @caitlinwhatthefrick2361
    @caitlinwhatthefrick23612 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful! I’m an adult autistic (diagnosed at 26) and I haven’t found any luck in finding pragmatic speech therapists in my area that work with adults. I know this video is for teaching it but perhaps you could expand on pragmatic speech in a video to help autistic adults? It’d be really appreciated and I’ve already learned a lot from this video! ☺️ thanks again! ☺️

  • @fakingfrench

    @fakingfrench

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a brand new SLP, I feel like this is a niche I could help with. Do you think a group of adults to work with this skills would be the most helpful or starting individual session FIRST and then practicing in a group setting?

  • @caitlinwhatthefrick2361

    @caitlinwhatthefrick2361

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fakingfrench good question! It might depend on each person’s preferences perhaps? But I think it would be more helpful in a group because then every can practice on the spot conversing ☺️

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @caitlinwhatthefrick2361

    @caitlinwhatthefrick2361

    Жыл бұрын

    @@juniormako6184 autism can’t be cured because it’s a different wiring of the brain. I’m glad your child is improving but let him stim because stimming is healthy

  • @kbeautician

    @kbeautician

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@fakingfrench No. Group is okay to start fort adults.. Maybe zoom/in-person hybrid group . IG platform is better than Facebook. Sorely needed for adults. Please give your IG account.

  • @naakittoe2367
    @naakittoe2367 Жыл бұрын

    Such useful practical concepts and ideas.Thanks

  • @kelechim-8406
    @kelechim-8406 Жыл бұрын

    I am a parent and this video is fabulous! Thank you!!

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful!

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @safsadsummom4484
    @safsadsummom44843 ай бұрын

    Very useful video thanks

  • @thedarkestdawn1
    @thedarkestdawn12 жыл бұрын

    I had a speech teacher when I was a kid. She would ask me what big words meant and do these tests with blocks or something. I never knew why. The things you talk about here in this video is the first time I've ever heard any of these methods.

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @elisabethtrujillo1638
    @elisabethtrujillo16382 жыл бұрын

    This is great! Thank you for sharing, looking forward to using this with my social group who really perseverate on their own interests.

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @casskmiec9472
    @casskmiec94722 жыл бұрын

    Keep these videos coming, please! I'm a school counseling student and this was so helpful for me to better understand the SLP process. Thank you! :)

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am sl glad it is helpful to you!

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @loganbrown8522
    @loganbrown85222 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful! As a first-year speech therapist at a middle school, I know this video will be extremely valuable in preparation for targeting goals on topic maintenance with students. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and insight! :)

  • @pinaymommyinlithuania

    @pinaymommyinlithuania

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @mikhailcc
    @mikhailcc2 жыл бұрын

    you’re the mvp 🙏🙏 i’m a grad clinician currently and my supervisor told me to teach my client what a conversation is. this helps so much!!

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    YAY!!! I am so happy to hear that! You're going to do awesome teaching it!

  • @mikhailcc

    @mikhailcc

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy thank you so much!!!

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @suriyamonton
    @suriyamonton Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @aaminarekik3858
    @aaminarekik38582 жыл бұрын

    This is gold! I'm a grad clinician struggling with pragmatic language. Thank you for your effort and time!

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome! I am so glad I could help you! I always try and think about myself as a newer clinician when I am creating videos and blog posts!

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @jeanettebaines4183
    @jeanettebaines41832 жыл бұрын

    Loved your video on teaching conversation. I’m looking for the links you referenced but cannot find them. Help please and thank you. 😊

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! These are probably the links I was referencing but it has been a while since I filmed that video so I don't specifically remember! Sorry! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teaching-Conversation-Skills-Conversation-Skills-for-Autism-3437316 www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pragmatic-Language-Teaching-Guides-Social-Skills-Teaching-Guide-5808474 the-gift-of-gab.com

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @letstalk-drmanishamalhotra4985
    @letstalk-drmanishamalhotra49852 жыл бұрын

    Great tips

  • @ShortyD90173
    @ShortyD901732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, implementing today!

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is fantastic! I hope it goes well!

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @hinaillahe137
    @hinaillahe1374 жыл бұрын

    thank you Jessica for putting effort to make this video.. I would love to know more from you

  • @hinaillahe137

    @hinaillahe137

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am trying to work with my 6 year old.. looking for someone to follow and teach my child..

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome! I am so glad you are here! I hope I am able to give you some new ideas to help you teach her and learn more about speech therapy and social communication!

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @speakinggladly4122
    @speakinggladly41222 жыл бұрын

    Do you have any tips for online/in general to make it more fun? They get kind of bored after working on conversation each week

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    When my students get bored I love to get them and moving as much as possible! I break up drills between movement activities. I have a new playlist I just posted called movement activities for speech therapy. Here it is: kzread.info/head/PLTcdpE7kTo4i43kVeo17EztibRre7l53n Maybe you could do one of those activities and for your speech target practice answering a conversation prompt or giving a student a topic to initiate a conversation with you or another student? Hopefully this helps and makes sense!

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @Outdoorcookwarereviews
    @Outdoorcookwarereviews3 жыл бұрын

    Hello do you do one on one Zoom consultations i just came across this and it really resonates with me i have spent hundreds of dollars on online therapists that have not helped much ..not that i"m sayimg they were incompetent but i think i was barking up the wrong tree..however i really reasi ated with your methodilogy

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry but right now I don't! I do have a blog post that covers conversation skills you can visit it here: the-gift-of-gab.com/2019/10/14/conversationskills/ I also have a resource for sale that teaches this topic using my exact same method + has practice worksheets, if you are interested, you can check it out here! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Conversation-Skills-Story-Conversation-Skills-for-Autism-3437316 I hope you find these resources helpful!

  • @Outdoorcookwarereviews

    @Outdoorcookwarereviews

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy Thankyou so much! These are more helpful to me than you'll know.. i only wished i had this kind of help when i was in my school years 😭 i am 50 now and retired but its never too late to improve quality of life thankyou🤗

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Outdoorcookwarereviews I am so glad you find this helpful!!

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZread. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @maggiel6597
    @maggiel65972 жыл бұрын

    What is the kid burst out to interrupt the conversation or to a tangent?

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZread. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @macdandy1972
    @macdandy19723 жыл бұрын

    As you and your followers probably know, the website "Everday Speech" has some fantastic videos on these skills; ie, "making connected comments." Unfortunately, for my Special Ed students it is very difficult for them keep that back-and-forth conversation flow going. The biggest stumbling block, for them, seems to be their inability to ask pertinent (on topic) follow up questions. They just don't seemt to be interested in what their listener thinks. [Autistic kids often have trouble with this empathetic (ie, consideration of others thoughts) skill.] Do you have any particular method you use to teach that particlar skill?

  • @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    @TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I do have a few ideas and resources about teaching empathy/ understanding emotions/ perspective taking! I will link a few blog posts and resources for you to check out and see if they will help you! Teaching Complex Emotions Blog Post: the-gift-of-gab.com/2019/02/10/developing-the-complex-emotions-and-empathy-in-students-with-autism/ Teaching Empathy Blog Post: the-gift-of-gab.com/2019/05/31/6-steps-to-teaching-empathy/ Making Friends Blog Post: the-gift-of-gab.com/2019/08/20/making-friends/ Perspective Taking TPT Resource: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Perspective-Taking-Scenarios-and-Worksheets-5715461 Empathy and Complex Emotions TPT Resource: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Emotional-Intelligence-Social-Emotional-Learning-Worksheets-4321302

  • @macdandy1972

    @macdandy1972

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy Thank you!

  • @macdandy1972

    @macdandy1972

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Cynthia Reddy My comment about what I have observed with students who have autism --- that is, that they often "don't seem to be interested in what their listener think" --- follows directly from the diagnosis of autism. From the DSM-V: "Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, as manifested by the following, currently or by history (examples are illustrative, not exhaustive, see text): Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, ranging, for example, from abnormal social approach and failure of normal back-and-forth conversation; to reduced sharing of interests, emotions, or affect; to failure to initiate or respond to social interactions. Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, ranging, for example, from poorly integrated verbal and nonverbal communication; to abnormalities in eye contact and body language or deficits in understanding and use of gestures; to a total lack of facial expressions and nonverbal communication. Deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships, ranging, for example, from difficulties adjusting behavior to suit various social contexts; to difficulties in sharing imaginative play or in making friends; to absence of interest in peers."

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏

  • @juniormako6184
    @juniormako6184 Жыл бұрын

    I also saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for the herbs on KZread. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

  • @motiwaledeepak6530
    @motiwaledeepak65303 жыл бұрын

    Can you help me out PLEASE I stutter while talking.😥 I get blocked while talking. And I prolong alhapets 'a' in starting of every sentences and words.

  • @juniormako6184

    @juniormako6184

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a Dr that you can get in touch with Dr Oyalo on KZread. Am excited to share about how his herbs works perfectly in reversing my son autism. now he is herbal with his behavior ok and he can now obey instructions

  • @bolinhong2598

    @bolinhong2598

    Жыл бұрын

    With the gradual using of dr Oyalo herbal recommendation for autism, whom I met on KZread, my son is totally free from Autism with his speech cleared and behavior ok as he can now respond to name, orders and act right. Thank you doc Oyalo for your help. I am Greatful 🙏