Social Skill 6: Asking For Help

Following Instructions Accepting Criticism Accepting “No” for an Answer Staying Calm Disagreeing with Others Asking for Help Asking Permission Getting Along with Others Apologizing Having a Conversation Giving Compliments Accepting Compliments Listening to Others Being Honest Showing Sensitivity to Others Introducing Yourself Q & A for Parents

When you need help with something, you should:

1. Decide what the problem is.
2. Ask to speak to the person who is most likely to help you.
3. Look at the person, clearly describe what you need help with, and ask the person in a pleasant voice tone.
4. Thank the person for helping you.

Reasons for using the skill, Asking for Help: It is important to ask others for help because it is the best way to solve problems you can’t figure out. Asking for help in a pleasant manner makes it more likely that someone will help you.

• Although it is nice to figure things out by yourself, sometimes this isn’t possible. Asking someone who has more experience, or has had more success with a similar problem, is a way to learn how to solve the problem the next time.
• Sometimes, people become frustrated, and even get mad, when they can’t figure something out. Learn to ask for help before you get to this point and you will have more successes than failures.
• Always tell the person who is helping you how much you appreciate the help. It might be nice to offer your help the next time that person needs something.

Social Skill 7: Asking Permission