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Cartledge, Gwendolyn; Loe, Scott A. – Exceptionality, 2001
This article identifies ways in which cultural discontinuities naturally occur in the schools for students from culturally diverse backgrounds and ways in which school personnel can bring about more satisfactory adjustments by directly teaching requisite skills. Recommendations include creating positive affirming environments and teaching…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences

Bullis, Michael; Walker, Hill M.; Sprague, Jeffrey R. – Exceptionality, 2001
This article reviews the social skills training knowledge base and describes social skills training considerations for children who are at-risk and/or display antisocial behavior at three grade levels: preschool and elementary, middle schools, and high school. Characteristics of students, composition of model social skills interventions, and…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education

Merrell, Kenneth W. – Exceptionality, 2001
This article provides an overview of some of the recent developments in assessing social skills of children, as well as best practices in conducting assessment and linking assessment to effective intervention. Naturalistic behavioral observation and behavior rating scales are proposed as first-line choices for social skills assessment. (Contains…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education