Developing Peer-Mediated Social Skills Intervention Model for Children with Special Needs

Abstract

This research aims to develop a model of social skills training for children with special needs in inclusive elementary schools. Training model involves the normal child as a mediator training is peer-mediated social skills intervention (PMSSI), which developed into seven-step development. Results of development are: (1) the model PMSSI appropriate to meet the needs of children with special needs and normal children's social skills training; (2) The components of the model of the description measures of social skills training, organized, hierarchical sequence, and clear; (3) Model PMSSI also useful for classroom teachers and the special teacher in inclusive elementary schools; and (4) Model PMSSI efficient in terms of cost but is less efficient in terms of time. Based on the results of the development there are two suggestions: (1) the need for training of trainers on the use of models PMSSI before being applied in inclusive elementary schools, and (2) the implementation of social skills training should be done in an integrated manner in academic activities or in a group setting play.