Effects of Toys or Group Composition for Children With Disabilities: A Synthesis

Effects of Toys or Group Composition for Children With Disabilities: A Synthesis

This synthesis reviewed the findings of 13 intervention studies, published between 1975 and June 1999, that examined the effects of manipulation of toys or group composition on social behaviors of 3- to 5-year-old children with disabilities. The purpose, participants, intervention, measurement, and...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of early intervention 2003, Vol.25 (3), p.189-205
Hauptverfasser: Kim, Ae-Hwa, Vaughn, Sharon, Elbaum, Batya, Hughes, Marie Tejero, Morris Sloan, Claire V., Sridhar, Dheepa
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Art Materials
Child Development
Disabilities
Dramatic Play
Early Childhood Education
Early Intervention
Heterogeneous Grouping
Inclusive Schools
Interpersonal Competence
Interpersonal Relationship
Perspective Taking
Preschool Children
Researchers
Social Behavior
Social Development
Socialization
Toys
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Zusammenfassung:This synthesis reviewed the findings of 13 intervention studies, published between 1975 and June 1999, that examined the effects of manipulation of toys or group composition on social behaviors of 3- to 5-year-old children with disabilities. The purpose, participants, intervention, measurement, and findings of each study are described. An analysis of study outcomes is provided for (a) toy effect, (b) group composition effect, and (c) toy effect combined with group composition effect. Positive outcomes were associated with children's playing with social toys and play groups that included children with and without disabilities.
ISSN:1053-8151
2154-3992
DOI:10.1177/105381510302500304