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Nijs, Sara; Maes, Bea – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Social interactions may positively influence developmental and quality of life outcomes. Research in persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) mostly investigated interactions with caregivers. This literature review focuses on peer interactions of persons with PIMD. A computerized literature search of three databases was…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Severe Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities
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McKenney, Elizabeth L. W.; Stachniak, Catherine; Albright, Jordan; Jewell, Jeremy D.; Dorencz, Julie M. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2016
An exploratory, observation-based study sought to strengthen understanding of the development of social communication skills that facilitate academic success, particularly within general education settings. Sixteen middle and high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), all of whom participated in at least one period per day of core…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Social Behavior, General Education