What are 'social skills'?
Social skills are those that relate to the ability of children to interact with
their peers.
Contents
In each of the pages below are found details of expected child development,
possible areas for concern that may indicate that the child is not developing
their social skills appropriately and possible remediation programmes
suitable for parents and other adults interacting with preschool children.
Development of Social Skills
Mentis-XL offer a unique child
development programme aimed at children whose development is in the 3 - 5 year
range. This includes older children who for one reason or another have delayed
development in one or more milestones. The programme is suitable both for use in
the home by parents and in educational establishments . Autism Spectrum
Disorders
Children exhibiting delays in social skills may be suffering from an Autism
Spectrum Disorder. As with other neurodevelopmental disorders the range of
the condition varies from mild to severe. |