Social skills of individuals with intellectual disabilities

Abstract EN

Most research on mental health of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) has focused on deficits.

I have studied close interpersonal relationship, social exposure, self-assertiveness of 30 adults with ID, 24-56 years of age.

This group has socials skills on average level, but individuals with ID were reported to have close personal relationship on average and high level.

Close interpersonal relationship is only one social skill of individuals with ID, where level is high.

Further research is needed to elucidate social skills by new methods and research instruments prepared only for these individuals.-