Classroom-Based Approaches to Developing Social Competence Among Hearing-Impaired Youth

Recent literature has highlighted the importance of therapeutic services directed at improving the social competence of hearing-impaired youth. Unfortunately, little attention has been given to social development approaches applicable to classroom settings. This paper reviews eight major strategies that may be employed by teachers of hearing-impaired youth. Strategies range from environmental management to skill training approaches. Finally, observational procedures are discussed for identifying individual program approaches that surpass the general strategies.