How Experiential Adventure Activities Can Improve Students' Social Skills

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Ken, a second-grade student with a behavioral disorder, often demonstrated verbal and physical aggression, cried frequently, and sought positive or negative attention. He often appeared depressed and demonstrated behaviors indicative of a low self-concept. General education peers at school and in his neighborhood often teased Ken. The teasing caused Ken to retreat from group activities. When he did participate in a group activity, he was easily frustrated and often erupted into tears and aggression.

Ken was a student in Mr. Jones's classroom for students with "varying exceptionalities." Mr. Jones decided that Ken and the other students in his class would benefit from …