Darlene Mannix earned a B.S. from Taylor University and an M.A. in Learning Disabilities from the Indiana University. She has taught emotionally and mentally disabled, language disordered, and learning disabled children of all ages and is an active member of the council for exceptional Children. Ms. Mannix is also the author of six other practical resources for special educators published by The Center for Applied Research in Education, including "Social Skills Activities for Special Children,"