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The Effect of Context on Mother's Interaction Style with Down's Syndrome and Typically Developing Children.
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Pino, Olimpia – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2000
A study observed mother-child interactions of eight children with Down syndrome and eight typical preschoolers in free play and mealtime settings. Mothers of children with Down syndrome used more teacher and helper behaviors and less positive verbalizations. Children with Down syndrome showed higher frequency of eye gazes during mealtime.…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Downs Syndrome, Eye Contact, Helping Relationship