Tips for Parents When Teaching Social Skills in Real Life Settings
Published: May. 24, 2024Updated: Apr. 17, 2026
Stephen Hinkle, M.Ed, disability rights advocate, emphasizes that parents can focus on knowledge holes, skill building, and their children’s wants and needs when it comes to teaching social skills in real life settings.
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