As the trend continues away from large group homes and toward smaller living environments, challenges often arise because many developmentally disabled individuals have never been educated about basic cooperative living skills. The Stanfield “Living With Others” library is designed to help developmentally disabled students enjoy better personal and professional relationships. [...]
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 [...]
Feelings of alienation, social withdrawal, and plummeting self-esteem can result from the simple lack of basic social skills. Students with special needs deserve as many breaks that they can get. The simple act of introducing these students to the concepts of common courtesy and good manners does more than just [...]
