My Child has a Social Skill Deficit What does that mean?

 

  1. Acquisition Deficit: child does not have knowledge for performing particular skill
    • Example: Jack stands by the wall while watching a circle of his friendshe wants to join in but doesnt know how to start the process. Example: Jack stands by the wall while watching a circle of his friendshe wants to join in but doesnt know how to start the process.

     

  2. Performance Deficit: child has skill but is not motivated to perform skill
    • Example: Jim can raise his hand in class, but instead he yells out to get his teachers attention. 


     

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