Some children and adults with special needs struggle in the area of social interactions. These difficulties may be influenced by deficits in self-regulation, processing, analysis of spatial information, and cognitive flexibility. To be successful within social exchanges, one needs to be able to accurately decipher both verbal and nonverbal cues. Often these are subtle, fleeting signals that require one to process and rapidly interpret presented information in order to formulate a response. In addition, one must understand the underlying “rules” that govern responses in social situations.
Improving social behavior: Understanding the rules and nuances
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Some children and adults with special needs struggle in the area of social interactions. These difficulties may be influenced by deficits in self-regulation, processing, analysis of spatial information, and cognitive flexibility. To be successful within social exchanges, one needs to be able to accurately decipher both verbal and nonverbal cues. Often these are subtle, fleeting signals that require one to process and rapidly interpret presented information in order to formulate a response. In addition, one must understand the underlying “rules” that govern responses in social situations.
