Investigated stability of sociometric classification system. Found that, among 137 students in kindergarten through grade 4, scores upon which sociometric classifications were based were moderately stable, but sociometric status was unstable over 1-year interval. Reclassification rates for extreme groups (rejected, neglected, controversial,…

Sociometric differences between mainstreamed mildly handicapped and nonhandicapped Black and White students were investigated in a factorial design by using three indexes of peer acceptance. Results indicated differential patterns of peer acceptance. There were no main effects for race or sex; there was a significant multivariate Sample x Race…

Definitions of social skills and conceptualizations of social skill deficiencies are presented, along with an overview of social skills assessment, articles on the assessment of social skills with handicapped and nonhandicapped children, and a variety of social skills assessment instruments. Discussed are the following five methods of assessing…

Six methods for assessing children's social skills are described and evaluated. They are sociometrics, ratings by others, naturalistic observations, behavioral role plays, behavioral interviews, and self-report measures. Issues of definition, classification, and social validity are examined to provide a context for understanding problems and…

Reviews various methods of social skills assessment with children. Found that behavioral observations, sociometrics, and teacher ratings have been the most often used methods. Suggests school psychologists should utilize all three measures to secure a comprehensive picture of children's social behavior and to obtain some measure of social…