Odnos vršnjaka prema djeci s invaliditetom
Peer Group Attitude towards Disabled Children

Summary/Abstract: This article is about the attitude peer groups have towards disabled children. In the first part of the article the author briefly points out the attitude and reactions society has towards disabled people, as well as their integration as a prefered option for 'the disabled. Some authors who described the role of peer groups in interactive processes are also mentioned' The second part is about empirical researches carried out in two primary schools in Zagreb, one of which has an integrative program for-persons with problems in hearing. The sample covered 203 pupils. The next step was to invite children to spend time with children who suffer from different kinds of disabilities in the "Slava Raikai" centre. In this sample there were 40 pupils: 20 full time school children and 20children guests from other special schools. The results of both researches show that children in general are not well enough informed about disabled children. They heard about disabled children, but they had no experience with them. In most cases they feel sorry for the disabled and are specifically focused on their disability.

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