Social relationships could be very difficult for people with emotional and cognitive disabilities. Social skills training is very important for transitioning to adulthood and independence. Many different methods can be used to teach social skills. The following are some websites that might be helpful.
www.socialskillstrainingproject.com
This website offers a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach social skills
www.ramapoforchildren.org
Three summer camps, divided by age, are offered for children with emotional and learning disabilities. These summer camps can be the key for developing friendships.
www.schizophrenia.com/sznews/archives/005663.html
Adults with schizophrenia often have trouble making friends and sustaining relationships. This article describes ways to teach adults with schizophrenia social skills
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Jeryl,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the enlightment that along with providing social settings for individuals with disabilities to interact in, some may need social skills training. When thinking about enhancing social experiences, I hadn't thought about services needed to ensure the individual with disabilities is prepared to be in a socialable setting. Outstanding Point!