Compare and contrast the problems with social competence exhibited by students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavior disabilities, intellectual disabilities, high-functioning autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. How should teaches plan social skills instruction in light of these characteristics?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Answers should include:
• LD: difficulty picking up on social cues
• EBD: internalizing and externalizing behaviors
• ID: may not have age-appropriate skills
• HFA: misunderstand or ignore social cues given by others
• ADHD: difficulty waiting their turns or blurt out answers, may be viewed as rude or insensitive by others
Teachers should plan a range of social skill lessons to address all of the skill deficits and also plan motivation strategies to encourage students to use newly learned skills.
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