How do children with language disorder perceive their peer interactions? A qualitative investigation
Hannah Cullen1, Sarah Billingham2, Michelle C St Clair3
1Department of Language and Communication Science, School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City University of London, London, UK.
Autism & Developmental Language Impairments
|September 2, 2024
Summary
Children with language disorders desire social connection but need support for managing overwhelming interactions and resolving conflicts effectively. This study explores their unique perspectives on peer relationships.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Linguistics
- Social Interaction Research
Background:
- Children with language disorders often face peer interaction challenges.
- Existing research overlooks child perspectives on these difficulties.
- Factors like conflict management and emotion regulation are implicated but poorly understood from the child's view.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively explore peer interaction experiences from the perspective of children with language disorders.
- To understand the nuanced social needs and challenges faced by this population.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews with seven children (aged 7-10) diagnosed with language disorders.
- Flexible response options: verbal answers, drawing, or using toys.
- Interpretative phenomenological analysis of interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Children with language disorders value social interaction, conversation, and helping peers.
- They experience social interaction as sometimes overwhelming, necessitating solitude.
- Conflict is challenging, with reliance on avoidance, retaliation, or adult intervention for resolution.
Conclusions:
- Children with language disorders are socially motivated and exhibit prosocial behaviors.
- They require targeted support for building peer connections and managing social situations.
- Intervention should include strategies for emotion regulation and conflict resolution.
Keywords:
Peer interaction difficultieschildhoodlanguage disordersneurodivergenceparticipatory methodsMore Related Videos
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