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Social Skills Training for the Handicapped in Mainstream Classrooms

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2016

Paul Gannon
Paul Gannon*
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James Cook University
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Abstract

This paper argues strongly that the survival of handicapped students in mainstream classes depends essentially on good teacher-student and peer-to-peer social interactions. Supporting empirical evidence is provided and the essential approach needed to facilitate the required interactions is outlined.

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Research and Review
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Australasian Journal of Special Education , Volume 7 , Issue 2 , November 1983 , pp. 14 - 17
Copyright
Copyright © The Australian Association of Special Education 1983

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