THE PRICE OF SOCIAL INEPTITUDE IN LEARNING-DISABLED CHILDREN: THE CHALLENGE AHEAD

Researchers and practitioners have been examining the relationship between the cognitive skills needed to effectively handle interpersonal situations and the actual behaviors used in real life situations. Numerous intervention programs have shown that training in Interpersonal Cognitive Problem-Solving (ICPS) skills can positively impact behavioral adjustment in a variety of both age and normal and special needs groups. The unique difficulties of learning-disabled children (LDC) may require modifications in the ICPS program. The social ineptitude and the emotional and practical upsets of many LDC require that we accept the critical challenge of improving their social skills.