Characteristics of Friendships between Children with and without Mild Disabilities.

Lee, SoHyun; Yoo, Sun Young; Bak, SunHi

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ERIC Number: EJ671505

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Characteristics of Friendships between Children with and without Mild Disabilities.

Lee, SoHyun; Yoo, Sun Young; Bak, SunHi

Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, v38 n2 p157-66 Jun 2003

This study investigated play behaviors in 30 pairs of children with and without disabilities. Children without disabilities perceived children with disabilities as playmates, but noted that limitations in communication and behavior problems made it difficult to maintain fuller friendship. (Contains references.) (Author/PB)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Disability Discrimination, Elementary Education, Friendship, Mild Disabilities, Normalization (Disabilities), Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Play

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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