The current investigation was designed to evaluate the effects of the Working at Gaining Employment Skills (WAGES) curriculum on the social and occupational skills of adolescents with disabilities. Adolescents with disabilities were assigned to either an intervention or control condition. Youth in the intervention group were exposed to the WAGES…

Determined whether a difference exists in the assertive behavior levels of disabled and nondisabled individuals. Studied differences between demographic factors of disabled persons that are related to levels of assertiveness. Results indicated differences existing between demographic variables, assertive expression of persons with disabilities,…

This article reviews some of the basic principles of assertiveness training and explains the application of this treatment to the habilitation of mentally retarded adults. It presents qualitative data regarding the value of assertiveness training in a counseling group of mentally retarded persons and proposes several guidelines for counselors.…

Compared two groups of college students, those with and those without a visible physical disability, on self-reported assertion. Students with a physical disability reported higher assertion and measures of loneliness and perceived control. (Author/ABB)

Examined effects of training in relationship skills for rehabilitation clients. Training was found to be effective in teaching basic concepts about interpersonal styles and in teaching participants how to communicate understanding and behave assertively in simulated career situations, and partially successful in an actual career preparation…

Investigated the effects of assertiveness training on a sample of hearing impaired servicemen. Two standardized assessment instruments were used to assess assertiveness and self-concept. Results indicated a statistically significant difference between the experimental group on both constructs of assertiveness and self-concept. (Author)

Describes a short-term group counseling approach to use with physically disabled clients that combines assertion-training with attitude clarification and information approaches. Discusses rationale for the program and describes the coping skills group model. Details purposes and activities for each of 10 sessions. (RC)