Social Relationships and Peer Supports

Facilitating positive peer relationships and supportive ties between students is essential to creating a successful inclusive classroom. This user-friendly guide for teachers offers proven models on how to build these important relationships. Readers will discover effective strategies and programs that foster friendships in and out of school as well as explanations on how to assess and develop the social skills that bolster supportive peer interactions. Based on research, this practical handbook guides educators on assimilating students with disabilities into class activities and enhancing social relationships. Topics covered include creating a positive atmosphere, implementing support programs, peer problem solving, and establishing friendship groups. With this in-depth, easy-to-read resource, all who are concerned with students' social relationships will find the tools they need to create strong peer connections.

Martha E. Snell, Ph.D., is a professor in the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia Rachel Janney, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Radford University in Radford, Virginia Laura K. Vogtle, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Alabama in Brimingham Kenna M. Colley, Ed.D., is the lead coordinator for the T/TAC at Radford University in Radford, Virginia Monica Delano, M.Ed., is currently a doctoral student in special education in the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia