Abstract
The aim of the study is to examine the difference of children who participate in youth
Club/organisation verses non-users. The variables include the comparison of socialisation,
inclusion, and attitudes towards their peers with disabilities. The methods consisted of a
quantitative, question design between participants (n=70), aged between seven and eleven
years (m= 8.91)
The materials used consisted of: Children’s attitudes towards Down Syndrome
(1993), Children’s Social Distance from Handicapped Persons Scale and McGill Friendship
Questionnaire-RA (1997)
The result of one hypoFinal Year Project was proven, hypoFinal Year Project 2. In addition, other significant
results arose such as the impact on gender towards attitudes towards children with disabilities
and gender in relation to inclusion. Scores on friendship remained positive regardless of
participation in clubs/organisations. Author keywords: inclusion
children’s attitudes, disabilities
