The development of communication skills in children can help build positive interpersonal relationships. Effective communication skills help children to manage their emotions and to solve conflict without violence. This program looks at the communication skills needed to initiate, develop and maintain friendships at the individual and group level. Verbal and nonverbal skills are investigated, demonstrating why children need to be aware that there are different communication skills for different situations and audiences. Specific communication skills for interacting with adults are also investigated.

Originally released by Video Education Australasia, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 5, 2015.

What Is Communication? --(2:09) -- Tell the Truth -- (1:26) -- Being Friendly -- (2:37) -- Getting Along With Others -- (3:13) -- Talking to Adults -- (2:37) -- Credits: Getting Along: Positive Communication -- (0:36).