A Homogeneous Group Approach to Social Skills Training for Individuals with Learning Disabilities.

Brown, Brian P.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ509545

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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A Homogeneous Group Approach to Social Skills Training for Individuals with Learning Disabilities.

Brown, Brian P.; And Others

Journal for Specialists in Group Work, v20 n2 p98-107 May 1995

Identifies salient characteristics of learning disabilities, how learning disabilities affect individuals in social relationships, and how groups can be used to effectively facilitate individual growth. This is achieved due to therapeutic factors such as universality, instillation of hope, altruistic information sharing, and group interaction. (LKS)

Descriptors: Emotional Development, Group Counseling, Group Guidance, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities, Peer Acceptance, Skill Development, Social Development, Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: "Group Process Considerations for Inclusion of People with Disabilities."

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