Exploring Ways of Enhancing the Social Functioning of Children with Special Educational Needs in a Mainstream Irish Primary School

Authors

  • Lucy Moore

Keywords:

Social Functioning, Social Inclusion, SEN, Special Educational Needs, Rural Primary School, Communication Skills

Abstract

This action research study examined ways to improve the social functioning, and enhance the social inclusion of some students with special educational needs (SEN) in a rural Irish primary school. A baseline of skills was established through assessment. An intervention was delivered on three levels - tertiary (individual), secondary (small groups), and primary (whole-class) and included training in non-verbal communication skills and relationshipbuilding skills. An assessment of the effects of the intervention showed there was a marked improvement in the non-verbal communication skills of the three participants, a lesser improvement in their relationship-building skills and some improvement in their acceptance by their peers.

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Published

2013-01-07

How to Cite

Moore, L. (2013). Exploring Ways of Enhancing the Social Functioning of Children with Special Educational Needs in a Mainstream Irish Primary School. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 27(1), 30–41. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/68

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Articles

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