Comprehensive Peer Network

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Comprehensive peer network is the primary method in treatment children with Autism to be a good communicator. Peer network is a small group that provides support for positive interaction in social environment for people with social communication issues. This method gives opportunities for children who have special needs to learn the communication skills in natural settings with peers ( Kamps, 2015). This means that students can interact with each other effectively inside the school environment. Additionally, the can learn a particular skill form their peers to strengthen the weaknesses they have. Debra says that we can teach specific communication skills to students with ASD and their classmates together in-group play. As a result, students

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