Characteristics and Qualities of the Play Dates of Children with Down Syndrome: Emerging or True Friendships?.

Freeman, Stephanny F. N.; Kasari, Connie

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ERIC Number: EJ641085

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Characteristics and Qualities of the Play Dates of Children with Down Syndrome: Emerging or True Friendships?

Freeman, Stephanny F. N.; Kasari, Connie

American Journal on Mental Retardation, v107 n1 p16-31 Jan 2002

A study of the interactions of 27 dyads of children (ages 5-11) in a play-date situation were examined; one dyad member had Down syndrome. Dyads similar in gender, chronological age, and classroom experiences had better quality interactions. Twenty dyads met strict friendship criteria and could be classified as friends. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Children, Down Syndrome, Friendship, Individual Characteristics, Interpersonal Competence, Peer Relationship, Performance Factors, Predictor Variables, Social Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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