Study Explores How Children With Disabilities Make Friends: How Can Parents and School Personnel Help? > MI3 / CEN Special education mandated initiatives in Michigan > Focus on Results Details | Center for Educational Networking – Mi3 / CEN – Michigan’s Integrated Improvement Initiatives

Study Explores How Children With Disabilities Make Friends: How Can Parents and School Personnel Help? > MI3 / CEN Special education mandated initiatives in Michigan > Focus on Results Details Center for Educational Networking – Mi3 / CEN – Michigan’s Integrated Improvement Initiatives: "Research has shown that children who do well socially in their elementary school years will perform better academically and have better social skills as adults. For children with physical disabilities, the challenge of developing friendships can be significant, especially if there is limited access to a range of social activities. In addition, there is evidence that children with disabilities are at risk for social isolation as a result of the stigma that society attaches to a disability and the lack of peer understanding about disabilities."