Attention: This course has moved to TEALearn and has been phased out of being hosted on ESC Region 13’s E-Campus platform. Enrollment is open for this course now on TEALearn, and you can search for it here: https://register.tealearn.com/.
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Goals:
• Define social skills training
• Identify what skills to teach using social skills training
• Identify the steps for implementing social skills training
• Locate resources
Definition:
Social skills training (SST) involves group or individual instruction designed to teach learners to appropriately interact with typically developing peers. Most social skills meetings include instruction on basic concepts, role-playing or practice, and feedback to help learners acquire and practice communication, play, or social skills to promote positive interactions with peers.