Community Based Training - Communication and Social Skills

Our training tells us that many – if not most – problematic behaviors stem from issues of communication. A wide spectrum of communication skills are taught at Ingraham. For some students these skills could include picture exchange, an augmentative communication system, or signing. For others it might include instruction in social skills. A speech/language therapist is employed at Ingraham to work individually with students who have language delays. Also, many students take a class in social skills or participate in communication groups.

All the staff here looks for ways to encourage communication and the development of social skills in many ways. These skills are worked on both outside of the classroom at job sites or on community exploration trips and inside of the classroom, sometimes with the assistance of regular education peer tutors.