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Peer reviewedBuysse, Virginia; Goldman, Barbara Davis; Skinner, Martie L. – Exceptional Children, 2002
A study examined the effects of social setting on the friendship formation of 333 preschool children (120 with disabilities) enrolled in inclusive early childhood programs. Typical children in specialized classrooms had significantly more friends. In child care settings, however, there were no statistically significant differences in number of…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Environmental Influences, Friendship, Inclusive Schools
Peer reviewedWenz-Gross, Melodie; Siperstein, Gary N. – Exceptional Children, 1997
This study of 40 children with learning disabilities or mild cognitive delays and 66 children without disabilities (grades 4-6) examined social networks, social supports, friendships, and adjustment. Results indicated that, compared to nondisabled children, the children with learning problems turned to their family less for problem-solving support…
Descriptors: Emotional Adjustment, Family Relationship, Friendship, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedHendrickson, Jo M.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1996
This survey found that middle and high school students (n=1,137) believe friendship with a student with a severe disability is more likely to occur if the student is included in the general education class, if cooperative learning is used, if information on disabilities is given, and if integrated social activities are arranged. (CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Cooperative Learning, Friendship
