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Kalyva, Efrosini – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
Children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) who attend mainstream settings face social skills deficits that have not been adequately explored. This study aims to examine social skills through self-reports of children with AS (N = 21) and a matched group of typically developing peers, as well as reports from their mothers, fathers, and teachers. Results…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Asperger Syndrome, Assertiveness, Anxiety
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Thomas, Brett W.; Roberts, Mark W. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2009
Sibling conflict can rise to the level of a clinical problem. In Phase 1 a lengthy behavioral role-play analog sampling child reactions to normal sibling conflicts was successfully shortened. In Phase 2 normal children who lacked sibling conflict resolution skills were randomly assigned to a Training or Measurement Only condition. Training…
Descriptors: Siblings, Play, Conflict, Assertiveness
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Hammen, Constance L.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1980
Both self-report and behavioral assessments of behavior change following treatment failed to show interaction of treatment type and level of dysfunctional attitudes. Skills training and cognitive-behavioral treatments were equally effective and significantly more effective for persons with low levels of dysfunctional attitudes. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Clinical Psychology
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Moffett, Aaron; Alexander, Melissa G. F.; Dummer, Gail M. – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2006
This article discusses teaching social skills and assertiveness to students with disabilities. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) content standards for physical education emphasize teaching responsible personal and social behaviors to students of all abilities, to help them develop an understanding of and respect for…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Physical Education Teachers, Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Transition Plans
Moss, Jerome, Jr.; And Others – 1994
This document is a 2-volume set of instructional materials for a 90-hour leadership development program for vocational educators that places special emphasis on underrepresented groups in vocational education. The two volumes of materials (here combined) are organized into three major sections as follows: introduction to the leadership development…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavioral Objectives, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution