Social Skills Training for Primary Age Children

Abstract

Summary Over recent years teachers have become increasingly aware of the role which schools have to play in the personal and social development of children. For the majority of pupils the mere experience of working and playing alongside others will be sufficient to enable them to develop appropriate social skills. Some children, however, seem to be unable to pick up valuable social cues incidentally, and unless they receive specific training may face the prospect of growing up with few friends. Additional informationNotes on contributorsA.J. Daniels Amanda Daniels is an educational psychologist in the Coventry service. Her contact address is Child Guidance Centre, North Avenue, Stoke Park, Coventry, CV2 4DH. The article was accepted for publication in September 1989.