The Effect of Social Information Processing Model Training on Improving Social Behaviour of with Intellectual Disabilities

The purpose of the current study was to explore the effectiveness of a training program based on Dodge's social information processing model on improving social behaviour of children with intellectual disabilities .10 children with intellectual disabilities were chosen. The sample was divided into two groups; experimental (n= 5 boys) and control (n= 5 boys). A Social Skill Rating Scale (SSRS) was developed by the researcher. Results from this study indicated the effectiveness of the program employed in improving the social behaviour of children with intellectual disabilities in the experimental group