Post by misty on Jun 21, 2006 23:58:03 GMT -5
Learning Difficulties and Social Skills: What’s the Connection?
Most of us understand that kids who have learning difficulties struggle with academics. What many parents and educators don’t realize is that having a learning problem can also impair a child’s social skills and prevent him from having successful relationships with family members, peers, and other adults. The extent and impact on social skills varies with the child, depending on his basic temperament and the nature of his learning problem. Getting along with others is as important as getting along in school, so it’s critical for kids with learning issues to develop good social skills (social competence).
What is Social Competence?
Social competence refers to a person’s interpersonal skills with family, friends, acquaintances, and authority figures, such as teachers and coaches. Here’s how two noted learning experts describe social competence:
Read on...theres a lot here....:
www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=513&WT.srch=1
Most of us understand that kids who have learning difficulties struggle with academics. What many parents and educators don’t realize is that having a learning problem can also impair a child’s social skills and prevent him from having successful relationships with family members, peers, and other adults. The extent and impact on social skills varies with the child, depending on his basic temperament and the nature of his learning problem. Getting along with others is as important as getting along in school, so it’s critical for kids with learning issues to develop good social skills (social competence).
What is Social Competence?
Social competence refers to a person’s interpersonal skills with family, friends, acquaintances, and authority figures, such as teachers and coaches. Here’s how two noted learning experts describe social competence:
Read on...theres a lot here....:
www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=513&WT.srch=1