This area deals with slow, inaccurate or poor communication skills when in a private or public context.  Involves activities/strategies to recognise areas of deficiency as well as strengths with the long-term goal of attaining the best level of skill possible.  Rehabilitation in the area of social skills is carried out in realistic settings including supermarkets, leisure activities and other everyday environments where social skills are required.  Thus practicing & rehearsing skills in appropriate environments to optimise performance.