Promoting social communication children with developmental disabilities from birth to adolescence

Synopsis

This informative volume stresses the importance of promoting social competence in individuals with communication deficits. It clearly explains how to link social skills and communication to help children with moderate to severe disabilities improve their communication with teachers and peers, to help develop better social skills down the road. Companion chapters bring to life these creative research-based strategies with practical case studies addressing children with autism, cerebral palsy, communication delays, challenging behavior, mental retardation, hearing impairment, and more. By fostering social skills to increase development of communication skills, you'll be able to help children avoid frustration and boost self-confidence.