Anat Kali, Esther Y. Scheiner

Mixed Friendships in the Classroom: Perspectives of Neurotypical Children on Their Friends With ASD

  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Neurology (clinical)
  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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This case study of an inclusive classroom examined neurotypical (NT) children’s perspectives on their relationships with their classmates with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Data were collected through observations and interviews. Findings showed that social relationships between NT children and their classmates with ASD in integrated classrooms presented in two distinct forms, either as friendships or as instrumental partnerships. We also examined four naturally occurring mixed friendships between young children with and without disabilities. In these mixed dyads, several factors influenced the quality of the friendships, including the opportunity to engage in similar activities, the social status of the NT child, and the social skills of both children. Educational implications and suggestions for further research are included.

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