Critical Social Skills for Adolescents with High Incidence Disabilities: Parental Perspectives.

Kolb, Sharon M.; Hanley-Maxwell, Cheryl

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ERIC Number: EJ659298

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Critical Social Skills for Adolescents with High Incidence Disabilities: Parental Perspectives.

Kolb, Sharon M.; Hanley-Maxwell, Cheryl

Exceptional Children, v69 n2 p163-79 Win 2003

In this study, 11 parents shared their beliefs that emotional intelligence and character play critical roles in the social and emotional development of their children with disabilities. Although the parents agree academic performance is important, they also want their children to develop moral and interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Disabilities, Emotional Development, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities, Moral Values, Parent Attitudes, Parent School Relationship, Personality, Social Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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