Friendships are important for the social, emotional and psychological wellbeing of all students. As well, friendships are commonly described as a milestone in the early years of a child’s development. Despite this, students with disability often have fewer reciprocal friendships and smaller social networks compared with their peers. In this webinar we will discuss how educators can create environments that facilitate and support friendships. In particular this webinar will address:
1. The important characteristics of friendships
2. How to promote, manage and maintain friendships in the classroom context
3. The importance of positive disability identities within friendships