Effective social interaction does not come naturally to many children
with learning disabilities and yet is vital for developing and
maintaining relationships and for independent living outside the school
context. This social skills programme for pupils with mild to moderate
learning disabilities, physical and/or medical disabilities and for
those with special needs in mainstream education is divided into three
units: let's communicate; let's be friends and let's practice. It aims
to increase self-esteem and improve listening skills and expressive
language abilities. Teacher's notes, photocopiable illustrated pupil
worksheets and assessment and evaluation forms are included.