An exploration of the social and friendship experiences of adolescent girls with developmental disabilities: Perspectives of girls and their parents

Key Points

• The research aims to understand the social and friendship experiences of adolescent girls with developmental disabilities from their perspectives and their parents' views.
• Qualitative exploration of social experiences
• Interviews with adolescent girls and their parents
• Focus on environmental factors influencing friendships
• Identified the importance of affirming social environments
• Highlighted unique perspectives of girls with developmental disabilities
• Emphasized the role of parental insights in understanding social dynamics