13 Ways To Enhance Your Child’s Social Skills And Make Friends
kristina@partnerstx.org2018-05-09T14:23:49-05:00Making friends can be a challenge for some children and adults with special needs. They may lack confidence or have difficulty developing the necessary social skills. But there are ways you can help teach your child to overcome their fears and make friends. Friendships and social interaction are extremely important for self-esteem. But it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Making friends takes practice, and you can help your child by rehearsing social situations and role playing ahead of time. When you are teaching the social skills to make friendships, try breaking them down into small, easy steps. Give plenty of encouragement [...]