Understanding the hidden curriculum: An essential social skill for children and youth with Asperger Syndrome

Authors
Myles, BS Simpson, RL
Citation
Bs. Myles et Rl. Simpson, Understanding the hidden curriculum: An essential social skill for children and youth with Asperger Syndrome, INTERV SCH, 36(5), 2001, pp. 279-286
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Education
Journal title
INTERVENTION IN SCHOOL AND CLINIC
ISSN journal
10534512 → ACNP
Volume
36
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
279 - 286
Database
ISI
SICI code
1053-4512(200105)36:5<279:UTHCAE>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Children and youth with Asperger Syndrome (AS) manifest social skills probl ems that can negatively impact their functioning across school, home, and c ommunity. One social skills area, the "hidden curriculum," is particularly problematic for these individuals. The hidden curriculum includes the skill s that we are not taught directly yet are assumed to know. This article dis cusses the hidden curriculum and its impact on social functioning. In addit ion, practical suggestions for helping children and youth with AS learn the hidden curriculum are provided.