Effects of Friendship Circles on the Social Interactions of Elementary Age Students with Mild Disabilities |
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Authors: | Monica Campbell Miller Nancy L Cooke David W Test Richard White |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Child Development, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC |
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Abstract: | This study assessed the effects of Friendship Circles on the social interactions between students with mild disabilities and their nondisabled peers. A multiple probe design was used to analyze the social interactions during lunch. Data also were collected in the form of sociograms and anecdotal records. In addition, generalization was assessed during recess observations. Results indicated that the Friendship Circle intervention produced increases in appropriate interactions at lunch for all three students and for two there were increases in friendly play at recess. Anecdotal data suggested improved social interactions for two of the students throughout the day and improved social behaviors in the general education classroom such as cooperation during group activities. Implications for future research are discussed. |
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Keywords: | friendship circles peer networks social skills circle of friends mild disabilities |
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