Peer relations and friendship in physically disabled children

This article presents the results of a literature study and qualitative fieldwork into the way physically disabled children experience friendship. We discuss literature on how children make contact with peers, on the nature of their friendship and on what it is like to be excluded. Some aspects are complemented with information from the children themselves. Peer relations and friendship are the very essence of a happy childhood. This article therefore closes with a number of recommendations to improve peer relationships.