The pattern and content of social interactions of successful disabled and nondisabled employees were observed in two employment settings. Data suggest that both groups were active social interactants who frequently worked cooperatively, yet interacted relatively infrequently with their supervisors. Implications for future research are discussed.…

Examines videotaped excerpts of treatment sessions from an intervention study to explore the changes occurring during social skills training and their relation to treatment outcome. Children who received social skills training displayed more conversational skills and received more positive peer support than children who were not coached.…

Although social development is a commonly cited educational goal, little systematic programming occurs for the development of social skills among the preschool handicapped, especially for the development of interpersonal skills. Insight into the reasons for this neglect leads to suggestions for correcting it. (Author/CL)

Results of multivariate analysis of variance on scores of 30 hearing impaired and 30 nonhandicapped 8- to 14-year-olds on the "Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters" suggested that hearing impaired Ss were compliant, displayed appropriate affect, and followed rules. However, their positive responses were not as assertive as those of…

Results of a study of social interactions of 33 developmentally delayed preschoolers suggested the existence of major deficits in peer-related social interactions for delayed children and the absence of specific individual social behaviors highly associated with peer-related social competence. (CL)

A social skill training program involving play behaviors of three young girls (five-seven years old) nominated by teachers for social skills intervention suggested that peer reciprocity may facilitate the maintenance of children's play invitations over time. (CL)

Social-emotional adjustment patterns of eight mainstreamed hearing impaired adolescents were compared with identical measures of a matched group of eight normally hearing adolescents. No statistically significant differences between the groups were found. Results presented a picture of social and emotional well-being similar for both the hearing…

Regular and special elementary level educators completed questionnaires on specific social skills critical for success in the mainstream setting. Three general social skill areas and 15 competencies were identified. Differences between regular and special educators and primary and intermediate level teachers were identified. (Author/CL)

Recent studies on the integration of handicapped with nonhandicapped preschoolers and its effect on social interactions are reviewed. Studies include those reporting the spontaneous occurrence of social interactions between young handicapped and nonhandicapped children and those reporting the need for structure and training to facilitate…

In an investigation of effects of adult-directed play on handicapped preschoolers' functional use of toys and interactions with other classmates. Results revealed that adult-directed play increased the handicapped preschoolers' functional use of toys; interactions were increased for two of the three subjects. (Author/CL)

The authors review research on promoting positive social behavior of severely handicapped students and analyze the research in terms of those factors that have been found to influence generalization. Practical implications are drawn regarding ways to better foster generalization of the positive social behaviors of severely handicapped students.…

The effects of a 10-week dance program on 13 educable mentally retarded adolescents were examined. Results suggested that the nature and consistency of participation and curriculum design are factors affecting improvement of social and physical behaviors. (Author/CL)

Surveyed 278 couples who participated in a Catholic Marriage Encounter weekend, to investigate individual characteristics and marital satifaction. Results suggested the ME sample viewed their marriages as above average to excellent, and perceived themselves to be involved in marriage enrichment to enrich an already stable relationship. (JAC)

Conceptual problems relating to the definition of social competency in young children are reviewed. Twenty nine competency statements are given, and implications for measurement, research, and policy relating to young children are also discussed. (CS)