The Impact of Inclusion on Language Development and Social Competence among Preschoolers with Disabilities.

Rafferty, Yvonne; Piscitelli, Vincenza; Boettcher, Caroline

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ671461

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0014-4029

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Impact of Inclusion on Language Development and Social Competence among Preschoolers with Disabilities.

Rafferty, Yvonne; Piscitelli, Vincenza; Boettcher, Caroline

Exceptional Children, v69 n4 p467-79 Sum 2003

A study compared language development and social competence among 96 preschool children with disabilities in inclusive and segregated classes. Pretest ability was the strongest predictor of progress. Subjects in inclusive classes had higher posttest scores in language development and social skills, but more behavior problems, than peers in segregated classes. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Inclusive Schools, Interpersonal Competence, Language Acquisition, Performance Factors, Predictor Variables, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Severe Disabilities, Social Behavior, Special Classes, Student Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A