Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2015

Social Skills in Children With Autism

Sheila Christopher, Cresenta Shakila

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A deficiency in social functioning is one of the defining features of autism. Although many children with autism may wish to interact with others, they often do not have the necessary skills to effectively carry out social exchanges. Social issues can negatively affect a child’s learning and self–esteem, making it difficult for them to establish positive relationships. It is crucial that these issues are addressed and that social skills are taught at an early age. Children who do not successfully develop social skills are at risk for having social and emotional issues later in life. Fortunately, there are many fun activities that can help children learn to interact socially. This paper will detail the social skill deficits in children with autism and explain the social issues that they face. This will help parents in understanding the idiosyncratic behavior of these children and also aid teachers to plan and implement intervention strategies to help children with autism cope with social skill deficits.

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Sheila Christopher,Cresenta Shakila Social Skills in Children With Autism Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 1 January 2015

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