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The LD Adolescent at Risk: Developmental Tasks, Social Competence, and Communication Effectiveness.
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Jackson, Moss A. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1987
Key developmental tasks of adolescence and the unique problems that face the learning-disabled adolescent are outlined, focusing on the role of social competency and communication effectiveness. Components of a comprehensive social competency training program include the nature of the learning disability, the affective-defensive pattern, adaptive…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescent Development, Communication Skills, Curriculum
Social Skills, Learning Disabilities, and Occupational Success.
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Cartledge, Gwendolyn – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1987
Social incompetence is a significant cause of postsecondary maladjustment for the learning disabled. The literature is reviewed on factors critical to occupational success; social development of the learning disabled; major social incompetencies (specifically, social perception and problem solving, task-related social behaviors, and social…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Generalization, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence