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1 online resource (xvii, 217 pages) |
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text file |
| Summary |
This exceptional social skills curriculum was designed as a guide to assist in the instruction of disabled individuals in determining what behaviors are and are not acceptable in our society. The author highlight the socialization skills which are considered essential in order for the disabled to successfully function in society. The skills outlined in this text stress strategies needed to: (1) show respect for the rights of privacy of others; (2) learn how to handle anger; (3) learn how to act in public places; (4) demonstrate ability to show good sportsmanship; (5) take responsibility for one's actions; (6) encourage self-control; (7) present alternatives to using profanity; (8) learn how and when to apologize; (9) present alternatives to telling lies; (10) deal with individuals who hit or threaten others. The authors provide a general framework for innovative educators seeking new insight into additional methods and procedures for teaching social and interpersonal skills to the disabled. Parents and other family member of the disabled will also find the strategies presented useful for follow-up activities in the home. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
The disabled classified and defined / George R. Taylor & J. Richard Rembold -- Social learning theories : an overview / George R. Taylor & Francis [sic] Harrington -- Behavioral, social, and academic characteristics of disabled individuals / Helen Brantley -- Behavioral styles of disabled individuals / George R. Taylor & Thaddaus Phillips -- Application of social learning theories to social situations / George R. Taylor -- Practical application of social learning theories to educating disabled individuals / George R. Taylor & Thaddaus Phillips -- Direct intervention techniques for teaching social skills to disabled individuals / Shirley Edwards & Lois Nixon -- Parental roles in social skills development / Lavania Lee Rice-Fitzpatrick & Frances Harrington -- Social/interpersonal skills curriculum for disabled individuals / George R. Taylor, Bernadette Francisco & Loretta MacKenney -- Summary / George R. Taylor. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Children with disabilities -- Education -- United States.
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Children with disabilities -- Education. |
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United States. |
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Social skills -- Study and teaching -- United States.
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Social skills -- Study and teaching. |
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Behavior modification -- United States.
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Behavior modification. |
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Socialization -- United States.
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Socialization. |
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Curriculum planning -- United States.
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Curriculum planning. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Taylor, George R. Curriculum strategies for teaching social skills to the disabled. Springfield, Ill. : C.C. Thomas, ©1998 0398067902 (DLC) 97020088 (OCoLC)36824913 |
| ISBN |
9780398082772 (electronic book) |
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0398082774 (electronic book) |
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0398067902 (cloth) |
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9780398067908 (cloth) |
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0398067910 (paperback) |
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9780398067915 (paperback) |
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