Social Skills Deficits in Students with Disabilities

Successful Strategies from the Disabilities Field

By (author) H. Nicole Myers

Not available to order

Publication date:

26 February 2013

Length of book:

158 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

ISBN-13: 9781475801149

Social skills may impact a student with a disability more than the disability itself. Learn the social deficits and challenges associated with disabilities as well as strategies to support social skill development. A variety of professionals share their success strategies so readers (parents, teachers, counselors, psychologists, and others working in the disability field) can incorporate them into their professional “toolbox” and practice. Included are strategies from Special Educators, School Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, an Occupational Therapist, and a Psychologist. Current issues such as bullying are explored in addition to ways that professionals and universities should be involved in supporting social skills of students with disabilities. A special section on working with parents includes a handout with strategies parents can use while social skills are developing in their child.

INTRODUCTION
PREFACE
CHAPTERS
CHAPTER 1 – Professional’s Role in Supporting Social Skills
Dr. Helen Nicole Frye Myers
CHAPTER 2 – Current Issues related to Social Skills Deficits
Dr. Helen Nicole Frye Myers
CHAPTER 3 – How Special Education Supports Social Skills
Dr. Helen Nicole Frye Myers
CHAPTER 4 – How School Counselors Support Social Skills
Dr. Amy Milsom
CHAPTER 5 – Peer Process Social Skills Groups
Dr. Christopher Haley
CHAPTER 6 – Use of Relatedness in Working with Children
Kimberly S. Harris, M.Ed., LPC, ABD
CHAPTER 7 – Understanding Sensory Input
Katherine Anne DeWeerd,OTR/L
CHAPTER 8 – The Role of Universities
Dr. Helen Nicole Frye Myers
CHAPTER 9 – Bullying: A Special Concern
Dr. Beverly Epps
CHAPTER 10 – Helping Parents Help their Child
Dr. Helen Nicole Frye Myers
CONTRIBUTORS

As a developmental and behavioral pediatrician who cares for hundreds of children with disabilities, one of the most difficult, most demanding, and most important questions I face is "How can I help my child develop good social skills?" Social Skills Deficits by Dr. Myers and her team is a well-researched book that also draws on the clinical insights of experienced practitioners. I especially appreciate the book’s emphasis on early intervention, playfulness, and naturalistic settings. The eclectic approach taken here is the best because one size of intervention does not fit all children with disabilities. I highly recommend this book.