Social skills are crucial for children with disabilities. Social skills refer to the way in which we interact with others. It can be taught, practiced and also learned by observing others.

This presentation by Nayi-Disha and Jai Vakeel Foundation on Social skills for children with disabilities covers the discussion around the following topics:

• Body Language
• Ways to encourage sharing behaviour
• Encouraging polite Manners in your child
• Personal safety: Teaching your child to be aware of their surroundings
• Talking initiatives for social activities
• Different opportunities and also ways to socialize
• Role of reinforcement

Similarly you may also like the presentations on the personal hygiene and daily activities such as Dressing skills, Brushing skills, Bathing skills and Toilet skills. 

Teaching these skills to the child requires systematic instructions, continuous guidance, modifications/adaptations, praise/reinforcement, and even assistance, as and when needed.

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only.