Table 1.

Outline of second version of ChAT.

Training areas	Primary outcomes
1. Attending to the conversation	Shows continued interest in topic Shows interest for the other person in the conversation
2. Common interests/switching topics	Stays on topic
3. Turn taking	Shows continued interest in topic Allows the other person to be part of the conversation
4. Appropriate/inappropriate topics	Asks appropriate questions Gives appropriate answers
5. Sustaining a conversation	Elaborates on open-ended questions Reasonable pace
6. Voice volume	Appropriate volume level

ChAT: Conversation skills Assessment Tool.