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OverviewTASS is a software programme which allows education and healthcare professionals to input and analyse the assessment of social skills. The companion manual includes an overview of the resource, guidelines, worked examples and photocopiable versions of the digital forms. TASS is a valuable resource for anyone working in social communication. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alex Kelly (Managing director of Alex Kelly Ltd; Speech therapist, Social Skills and Communication Consultant, UK.) , Naomi PearsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.400kg ISBN: 9781032772318ISBN 10: 103277231 Pages: 122 Publication Date: 28 June 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 1. INTRODUCTION The rationale behind the development of the TASS An introduction to the Talkabout Assessment of Social Skills (TASS) Creating a user and client profile 2. ASSESSMENT Completing f.1 (form 1): Initial information Completing f.2 (form 2): The interview Completing f.3 (form 3): The self-rating scale Completing f.4 (form 4): The TASS The summary information 3. APPENDICES References Appendix 1: Worked examples of a completed TASS Appendix 2: Photocopiable version of the TASS formsReviewsAuthor InformationAlex Kelly is the author of the Talkabout publications. She worked as a speech and language therapist (SLT) for 37 years, primarily in the area of social communication. She spent 23 years working in the NHS but now runs her own business and spends her time writing and lecturing around the UK and abroad. Naomi Pearson is a speech and language therapist (SLT) with 24 years’ experience working in both the NHS and independent sectors. Naomi is due to complete a PhD in 2024 investigating the effectiveness of the Talkabout programme. She is also the Managing Director of Speaking Space (Romsey) Ltd, based in Hampshire. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |