This study examined the sequential process of social participation with peers for young children with mild developmental delays. Based on measures of sequential dependency, comparisons were made between children with and without developmental delays and across specialized and inclusive settings. The identification of probable and improbable paths from one play state to another also was determined. Results revealed the existence of highly similar sequential play patterns between children with and without mild developmental delays and across settings. The implications of these findings for intervention and the importance of the intrinsic organization of sequential play processes were discussed.
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