Does formalized research support the concept that individuals with learning disabilities have deficient or ineffective social skills?
Yes. The research indicates that individuals with learning disabilities: • are more likely to choose socially unacceptable behaviors in social situations • are less able to solve social problems • are less likely to predict consequences for their social behavior • are less likely to adjust to the characteristics of their listeners in discussions or conversations • are less able to accomplish complex social interactions successfully (i.e..
