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Understanding Friendship: Young Adults with Down Syndrome Exploring Relationships.

Authors :
Jobling, Anne
Moni, Karen B.
Nolan, Andrew
Source :
Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. Sep 2000 25(3):235-245.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

This article describes a six-session program designed to help seven Australian young adults (ages 18-21) with Down syndrome understand friendships better. During the sessions, students explored and discussed various types of friendships and the emotions associated with them, using the students' own experiences and videos in conjunction with structured materials. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1326-978X
Volume :
25
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ616412
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive<br />Reports - Evaluative