Social Skills Assessment Technology for LD Students

Abstract

Advances in a social skills assessment technology for students with learning disabilities are discussed. The modified definition of learning disabilities proposed by the Interagency Committee on Learning Disabilities is presented and discussed in the context of social skills assessment. The proposed definition identifies social skills deficits as a primary learning disability and evidence for this definition is presented. Social skills assessment techniques are reviewed and critiqued in terms of their psychometric adequacy. Finally, directions are suggested for future research in social skills functioning of students classified as learning disabled.