Different aspects of memory can impact social relations in various ways; for example, a child may have difficulty recognizing faces, recalling names, remembering details from past conversations, remembering to share information from previously in the day, and recalling that a meeting is scheduled.
| Assist with recognizing faces by taking photos of people frequently encountered and practice identifying facial characteristics | App that helps identify faces |
| To assist with person recognition, shift the focus to something the child more readily recognizes for identification, such as the person’s voice or posture |
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| Use techniques for recalling names: – Repeat the name upon hearing it – Say the name in a funny voice – Write the name down with some notes about the person – Print photos of people and write their names under the photo |
This was written to help teachers, but it could also be used to help students remember names |
| Make notes immediately after a conversation to remember details for future conversations | Examples: write down things your friend enjoys, concerns expressed (e.g. the dog has a vet visit), a suggestion given (e.g. try a new game) in order to follow up later with the friend |
| Share information from previously in the day | Examples of Questions to ask children to help them recall the day 10 Questions to ask your child Questions instead of asking "How was your day?" Teaching children to recall and retell past events |
| Use reminder tools to assist with remembering upcoming meetings, sessions, or appointments | Examples: – Place a sticky note on an object that will be seen 15 minutes prior to a meeting – Place several fun notes for the child to come across throughout the day – Wear a watch with reminder alerts |