Classroom-Based Social Skills Instruction for Severely Handicapped Preschool Children.

Odom, Samuel L.; Strain, Phillip S.

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ERIC Number: EJ311776

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Publication Date: 1984

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Classroom-Based Social Skills Instruction for Severely Handicapped Preschool Children.

Odom, Samuel L.; Strain, Phillip S.

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v4 n3 p97-116 Fall 1984

Suggestions are offered for building classroom-based social skills programs for young severely disabled children. Scheduling, ecological, and instructional factors are examined. Among conclusions drawn are that peers can be effective teachers and that toys, materials, and play activities can significantly influence the success of social skills instruction. (CL)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Interpersonal Competence, Peer Teaching, Preschool Education, Scheduling, Severe Disabilities, Teaching Methods, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Serving Severely Impaired Preschoolers. Journal Availability: See EC 171 201.