An Intervention Hierarchy for Promoting Young Children's Peer Interactions in Natural Environments.

Brown, William H.; Odom, Samuel L.; Conroy, Maureen A.

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Publication Date: 2001

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An Intervention Hierarchy for Promoting Young Children's Peer Interactions in Natural Environments.

Brown, William H.; Odom, Samuel L.; Conroy, Maureen A.

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v21 n3 p162-75 Fall 2001

This article presents a conceptual framework based on an intervention hierarchy to assist in deciding how to promote the peer interactions of young children with peer-related social competence difficulties in natural environments. It discusses making developmentally appropriate and inclusive early childhood programs the foundation for improved peer interactions. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Friendship, Inclusive Schools, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Social Development, Social Integration

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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