Our kids have missed the developmental steps that enable them to think and respond adaptively in social situations (which are everywhere in life). Schools need to help our kids to develop these competencies otherwise they are at an unfair disadvantage compared with their typically developing peers.
In my blog, I discuss why teaching 'social skills' is not enough (and doesnt work).
http://notnigellanotjamie.blogspot.com/2011/03/why-teaching-social-skills-doesnt-work.html
Blog includes a hilarious clip of 2 toddlers having a non-verbal 'conversation'.
Enjoy!
Zoe x
