Descriptor
| Developmental Disabilities | 2 |
| Individual Development | 2 |
| Social Development | 2 |
| Young Children | 2 |
| Classroom Environment | 1 |
| Classroom Observation… | 1 |
| Disability Identification | 1 |
| Early Intervention | 1 |
| Elementary Education | 1 |
| Friendship | 1 |
| Interpersonal Competence | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Researchers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedFreeman, Stephanny F. N.; Kasari, Connie – Early Education and Development, 1998
Studies of friendships in children with developmental disabilities have evolved primarily from the research on children with typical development. Children with developmental disabilities, however, present unique issues that warrant consideration such as measurement issues, developmental level, the etiology or type of disability, the experience and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Identification, Elementary Education
Hall, Scott; Oliver, Chris; Murphy, Glynis – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2001
The early development of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in 16 young children with developmental disabilities was tracked over an 18-month period. Naturalistic observations in each child's classroom found a significant association between early SIB and low levels of social contact, which may be considered as a risk marker for SIB exacerbation.…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Individual Development
