ERIC Number: EJ326801
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Programmatic Research on Peers as Intervention Agents for Socially Isolate Classmates.
Strain, Phillip S.
Pointer, v29 n4 p22-29 Sum 1985
The article presents a four-step intervention model to both improve the social skills of socially isolated (often handicapped) children as well as improve peer attitudes. Use of the model with 6 autistic-like preschool children and 10 normal peers resulted in autistic Ss achieving positive interacton within the normal range. (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Disabilities, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention, Peer Teaching, Withdrawal (Psychology)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Theme Issue: Promoting Cooperation and Peer Helpfulness.
