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THE JEFFRAS’ PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES

A HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT


FOR STUDENTS WITH SPINA BIFIDA

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Social development for all people begins at birth and
continues throughout life. School years provide a
Factors that bolster
tremendous and vital opportunity to develop qualities social skill development:
and skills that promote social progress. During these • A variety of ways to interact, in & out the home
important years, children learn to interact in a • Treating the child the same as non SB sibling.
broadening arena of school and community activities. • Participation in age appropriate (chronological and
Each child’s temperament will affect their social developmental) social groups
development. The specific ways that SB and • Good hygiene
hydrocephalus influence social development are not • Learning to deal with negative situations
yet fully understood, but school interactions are a vital • Frequent, open, honest communication between
and often challenging part of that growing process. the school and parents
Similar to children without disabilities, some children
with SB are passive, and may require encouragement
to get involved in activities; while others will need Factors that challenge
guidance and help to interact at an age appropriate social skill development:
level in group settings. • Frequent illness and/or hospitalizations, surgeries
• Fatigue
Successes in developing • Learning problems
• Difficulty understanding social interactions
social skills in children with SB: • Limited mobility
• Learning to strike up a conversation • Restrictive environments due to either inaccessible
• Knowing how to behave to make & maintain friends areas or over-protectiveness
• Learning to listen. Many children need extra help • Continence/hygiene issues
• Developing a positive attitude • Transitioning into new schools or classrooms
• Learning to interact in groups • Being shunned, self imposed feelings of being an
• Learning to discuss SB with others outsider, too much time alone
• Difficulty with problem solving or using good
Encouraging social skill development: judgment; making decisions that put the child or
• Give child feedback and positive messages teen at risk for injury, exploitation or abuse
• Seek opportunities for participation in structured
activities, including extra curricular programs
• Involve the child in mainstreamed education as
much as possible
• Expect child to take responsibilities & be accountable ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• Offer opportunities for the child to succeed and fail Precocious Puberty Health Information Sheet
as a normal part of life experiences Men’s Health Information Sheet
• Offer opportunities for the child to “give back”, by Women’s Health Information Sheet
volunteering or other community activities Preparations.org

This information does not constitute medical advice for any individual. As specific cases may vary from the general information presented here,
SBA advises readers to consult a qualified medical or other professional on an individual basis.
www.spinabifidaassociation.org • 1600 Wilson Blvd. • Suite 800 • Arlington, VA 22209 • 800-621-3141

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