Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of objects in the social interactions of young children with handicaps. Seventeen preschool children were videotaped during two 20-min sessions, once individually, and once in a dyad with a familiar peer. Results indicated that children played differently when they were alone than when they were with a partner. In dyads, children spent more time in manipulative play. In contrast, when children were alone, they exhibited more symbolic play. Toys were used in 94% of the social exchanges, but partners did not coordinate toy use. It consisted primarily of one child offering or taking away the partner's toy.
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