Social relationships and friendships of children with developmental disabilities: Implications for inclusive settings. A systematic review

Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 200-213

  Webster, Amanda A ^a   Carter, Mark ^a  

^a MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Children; Developmental disabilities; Friendships; Relationships; School

Indexed keywords

CHILD; DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER; FEMALE; FRIENDSHIP; HUMAN; MALE; PEER GROUP; REVIEW; SCHOOL; SOCIAL ATTITUDE; SOCIAL EVOLUTION; SOCIAL INTERACTION;

CHILD; DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; HUMANS; INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS; PEER GROUP; SOCIAL BEHAVIOR;

EID: 34548824100     PISSN: 13668250     EISSN: 14699532     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13668250701549443     Document Type: Review

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