It is an anxious era in American parenting, and at the root of that anxiety is an idea called the cognitive hypothesis. The cognitive hypothesis is a rarely-spoken-aloud belief that what a child needs to succeed in life depends almost totally on cognitive skill. Cognitive skill, as opposed to life [...]
Being accepted is important to everyone. Simple good manners is a tool that can help dispel social awkwardness, but these skills must be taught. Children and adults with developmental disabilities need even more help than the average child to understand how much easier life can be when one knows how [...]
In many cases, conflicts between people are the result of hurt feelings or an impression that another doesn’t respect them. Basic social skills–all of which are ultimately based on showing consideration for others–can many times be the only conflict resolution skills required. By teaching individuals how to deal thoughtfully with [...]
