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Differential Effects of Structured Social Integration and Group Friendship Activities for Promoting Social Interaction with Peers.

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Frea, William; Craig-Unkefer, Lesley; Odom, Samuel L.; Johnson, Denise – Journal of Early Intervention, 1999

A study compared the effects of social integration activities and group friendship activities in enhancing social relations with two preschoolers with disabilities in two inclusive classrooms. Results indicated differential benefits across the two approaches, suggesting a need to tailor the selection of interventions to the individual child's…

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Friendship, Group Activities

Activity Structure and Social Interactions with Peers in Developmentally Integrated Play Groups.

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DeKlyen, Michelle; Odom, Samuel L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1989

This study of 20 preschool children with disabilities and 8 normally developing children found that more peer interaction occurred during play activities that were more structured, whereas teacher interaction rates were not related to activity structure ratings. Among children with disabilities, rate of peer interaction correlated positively with…

Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Disabilities, Interaction, Mainstreaming

Mothers' Perceptions of the Benefits and Drawbacks of Early Childhood Mainstreaming.

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Guralnick, Michael J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1994

A survey of 281 mothers of young children with cognitive delays, communication disorders, physical disabilities, risk of delays, or typical development revealed widespread support for the benefits of mainstreaming and a substantial number of perceived drawbacks. Mothers' perceptions of mainstreaming were similar across family demographics, child…

Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Communication Disorders, Disabilities, Instructional Effectiveness