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Direct linkBarton, Erin E.; Smith, Barbara J. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2015
Although considerable progress has been achieved regarding the research and laws supporting preschool inclusion, access to inclusive preschool environments remains intangible for many children with disabilities in the United States. The purpose of this article is to discuss current challenges and solutions to high-quality preschool inclusion. We…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Preschool Education, Inclusion
Peer reviewedHanson, Marci J.; Gutierrez, Sonya; Morgan, Maria; Brennan, Elizabeth L.; Zercher, Craig – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1997
A study investigated the interplay among language, culture, and disability in 112 children in inclusive preschools. Results found a lack of language goals on Individualized Education Programs, interaction of language with disability, the influence of communication skills on peer interactions, and the need for more training for service providers.…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Disabilities, Friendship
Dyson, Lily L. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2005
This study investigated the nature of kindergarten children's understanding about and attitudes toward disabilities. Interviews with 77 Canadian children enrolled in inclusive classrooms showed that kindergarten children (a) conceptualize disabilities chiefly according to physical appearances and (b) possess a fairly accurate understanding of some…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Kindergarten, Young Children
Ferreira, Milene; Aguiar, Cecília; Correia, Nadine; Fialho, Margarida; Pimentel, Júlia Serpa – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2019
Positive social experiences with peers are important for children with disabilities attending inclusive early childhood education (ECE). This study investigated the associations between classroom quality; children's verbal, social, and behavioral skills; and the friendships and social acceptance of children with disabilities, while testing the…
Descriptors: Friendship, Peer Acceptance, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Environment
Meyer, Lori E.; Ostrosky, Michaelene M. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2016
This efficacy study investigated whether a class-wide disability awareness curriculum would result in increased close friendships for 26 kindergarteners with disabilities enrolled in six inclusive classrooms. Findings suggest that participation in a disability awareness curriculum alone does not lead to increased friendships. Evidence suggests…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Young Children, Inclusion, Friendship
