Background: The dyslexic child is at risk the loneliness living and the lost of social discussion coequals partnership. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of social skills training on the Self- Assertiveness and academic self- efficacy of dyslexic students. Thirty students participated in the study. The experimental design was used in which 2 groups were compared on Pre test and post test measures by using Assertiveness Inventory (GRAQ, 1975) and Academic Self-efficacy Inventory. The experimental group was given 12 week training. The collected data were analyzed to the ANCOVA analyses. The results revealed that there were significant differences between the two groups based on Assertiveness scores (p-value<0/001). However, there were significant differences found on Academic Self-efficacy scores between the two groups. Social skills training can significantly increase those aspects of Self- Assertiveness in Students with dyslexic.
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