INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING AND COWORKER TRAINING FOR SUPPORTEDEMPLOYEES WITH DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT - 2 CASE EXAMPLES

Citation
R. Gaylordross et al., INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING AND COWORKER TRAINING FOR SUPPORTEDEMPLOYEES WITH DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT - 2 CASE EXAMPLES, Behavior modification, 19(1), 1995, pp. 78-94
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology, Clinical
Journal title
ISSN journal
01454455
Volume
19
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
78 - 94
Database
ISI
SICI code
0145-4455(1995)19:1<78:ISSTAC>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Two case studies examined the efficacy of two social enhancement proce dures-individual social skills training (SST) and co-worker interventi on for two employees with dual sensory impairment who were working in competitive employment settings but who were socially isolated from co ntact with their nondisabled co-workers. A variety of measures, includ ing direct behavioral observations and social validation ratings, exam ined social interaction and the formation of social networks in the wo rkplace. Results showed that the number and duration of social interac tions improved with each of the social enhancement programs. Social va lidation data and anecdotal reports indicated that the employees with disabilities became more socially competent, interactive, and included in the social network of the workplace. Interestingly, SST followed b y co-worker training resulted in greater increases in social respondin g as compared to co-worker training followed by SST.