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Journal on Developmental Disabilities
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| Volume 10, No. 1 | other issues |
Integration of Children with Developmental Disabilities in Social ActivitiesAbbie Solish, Patricia Minnes and Anthony Kupferschmidt |
Editors / Review Board / Authors this Issue Articles / Abstracts Auditory Discriminations and the ABLA Test Maltreatment and Life Stressors in Single Mothers Depression, Temperament, in Children with Asperger’s Syndrome Successful Aging of Women with Intellectual Disabilities Service for Children and Youth Aggression: Symptom of Mood Destabilization Integration in Social Activities Hearing Impairment in Adults with PDD Parental Stress and Adaptive Functioning Stimulus Modalities in Choice Presentations Prenatal Psychological Processes |
AbstractThe current study examined the integration of children (n=35) with developmental disabilities (DD) in social activities, the supports received, and caregiver satisfaction with supports. Caregivers completed measures of demographic information, the AIMS interview, and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Results indicated that 97.1% of children were integrated according to the AIMS acculturation framework, as their needs were identified and supported in a way that facilitated their participation in community activities. Although children were receiving support in social activities, the majority of support was provided by caregivers and paid workers. Whether interaction only with other adults should be considered social integration and directions for future research are discussed. |
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