The Relationship between Stereotypic Behavior and Peer Social Interaction for Children with Severe Disabilities.

Lee, SoHyun; Odom, Samuel L.

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ERIC Number: EJ530783

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Relationship between Stereotypic Behavior and Peer Social Interaction for Children with Severe Disabilities.

Lee, SoHyun; Odom, Samuel L.

Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, v21 n2 p88-95 Sum 1996

Two children (ages seven and eight) with autism and moderate mental retardation, who engaged in stereotypic behavior, were studied to investigate the effects of social interaction with peers. Results found that when peers made social initiations and the children engaged in social interaction, collateral decreases occurred in their stereotypic behavior. (CR)

Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Inclusive Schools, Interaction, Interpersonal Communication, Moderate Mental Retardation, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Primary Education, Severe Disabilities, Social Behavior, Social Integration, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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