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The Sooner the Better: A Framework for Training Early Intervention Practitioners on Deaf-Blindness
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Social Skills

Audiences: Families, MDT, SC, DSP
Recommended Practices: A4, E3, E4, E6, F2, INS1, INS2, INS4, INS5, INT2, INT1

This unit provides information about the impact of a dual sensory loss on social development and intervention strategies related to social skills.

Impact

PowerPoint Slides

IN Training (Part 2): Slides 74-75
These slides cover the impact of vision and hearing loss on the development of social skills and how to improve social skills.

Communication and Interaction Partners

PowerPoint Slides

IN Training (Part 2): Slides 29, 31
These two slides cover the role of the communication partner and how they can facilitate communication improvement.

Facilitating Participation

PowerPoint Slides

IN Training (Part 2): Slide 77
This slide lists ways to help children engage in social activities.

Following the Child's Lead

Videos

David & Kailee
These two videos from Washington Sensory Disabilities Services are examples of following the child's lead. [Note: Click on the "Videos" tab and scroll to the 5th and 7th videos on the page.]

Name Cues

PowerPoint Slides

IN Training (Part 2): Slide 76
This slide shows various examples of name symbols.

Handouts

Fact Sheet: Name Cues
This short article from the Colorado deaf-blind project covers the purpose, use, and selection of name cues.