The LD Adolescent at Risk: Developmental Tasks, Social Competence, and Communication Effectiveness.

Jackson, Moss A.

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ERIC Number: EJ372067

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Publication Date: 1987

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The LD Adolescent at Risk: Developmental Tasks, Social Competence, and Communication Effectiveness.

Jackson, Moss A.

Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, v3 n3 p241-57 1987

Key developmental tasks of adolescence and the unique problems that face the learning-disabled adolescent are outlined, focusing on the role of social competency and communication effectiveness. Components of a comprehensive social competency training program include the nature of the learning disability, the affective-defensive pattern, adaptive strategies, and communication effectiveness. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescent Development, Communication Skills, Curriculum, Developmental Tasks, High Risk Persons, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities, Secondary Education, Social Adjustment, Social Development, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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