- 86% were able to better understand others’ points of view
- 71% improved their ability to start a conversation
- 100% demonstrated improvements in maintaining conversations
- 90% were able to better recognize emotions
- 86% reported having stronger relationship-building skills after completing the training
Online Tool Empowers Kids With Social Learning Deficits via Real-Time, Virtual World Training and Interactions
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Maria Johnson, MA, CCC-SLP
Director, Youth and Family Innovations Lead Research Clinician and Trainer, Charisma Virtual Social Coaching
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