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Palmer, Susan, Ed.; Heyne, Linda, Ed.; Montie, Jo, Ed.; Abery, Brian, Ed. – Institute on Community Integration (NJ1), 2011
Social well-being is essential to overall health and quality of life for all children, youth, and adults. However, children and youth with disabilities are often at higher risk for experiencing lower levels of social, and related emotional, well-being than their peers without disabilities. They are among those more likely to be bullied and…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Socialization, Extracurricular Activities, Youth Programs
Gaylord, Vicki, Ed. – Institute on Community Integration (NJ1), 2009
How can families and early childhood professionals provide quality, inclusive early childhood education for young children with and without disabilities? That's the question posed in this "Impact "issue. In its pages, parents reflect on their experiences with early childhood education and inclusion for their children--what was helpful, what was…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Disabilities
Weiss, Suzanne – Education Commission of the States (NJ3), 2006
Parents are the central source of emotional, financial and social support for their children. Many young people also have the benefit of relationships with adults other than parents--including teachers, coaches, grandparents, older siblings, neighbors and employers--who serve as informal mentors. These relationships provide youth with extra…
Descriptors: Siblings, Mentors, At Risk Students, Interpersonal Relationship