Developmental Indicators for Social Skills

The Developmental Indicators for Social Skills provides a concise, practical overview of social skills development and informal evaluation techniques, along with a comprehensive rating inventory of social skills spanning the typical developmental progression from ages 2 through 21. The goal of this text and inventory is to provide a practical framework for recognizing, observing, and understanding the social needs of children and youth for the purpose of early, informal intervention planning and progress monitoring. This strategies and inventory system can also be used to support problem-solving team deliberations or a formal evaluation process. The inventory system is intended for use by teachers and families with the support of qualified intervention specialists or consultants. This book includes the inventory form, which can then be copied as needed for use by the individual purchaser.