An exploration of the social and friendship experiences of adolescent girls with developmental disabilities: Perspectives of girls and their parents | Synapse
The research aims to understand the social and friendship experiences of adolescent girls with developmental disabilities from their perspectives and their parents' views.
Qualitative exploration of social experiences
Interviews with adolescent girls and their parents
Focus on environmental factors influencing friendships
Identified the importance of affirming social environments
Highlighted unique perspectives of girls with developmental disabilities
Emphasized the role of parental insights in understanding social dynamics
Abstract
Stronger social support including environments that are affirming of the unique profile of girls with developmental disabilities is warranted.