Social & Community Skills For those who have an intellectual or
a cognitive disability, social information is not processed or
readily communicated and social abilities become impaired. For
those who experience this type of disability, social programs
can play an important role in their lives. For a person with
Autism or a cognitive disability, social help may be needed.
Integrated school and community based disability social training
programs that teach social skills using natural environments and
cues are often the best route for acquiring skills and the
facilitation of community inclusion. However, in addition to a
disability community program, there are other social education
methods to help professionals teach a child or adult to
communicate information and improve the skills needed to
function within a community setting. Disability social resources
such as video programs, curriculum and games are tools that can
be used to assist professionals with community training. They
can additionally be used as way