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Changes in the social-emotional functioning of young children with a significant cognitive and motor developmental delay across a two-year period International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-04-13 Ines Van keer, Sien Vandesande, Ann Dhondt, Bea Maes
Children with a significant cognitive and motor developmental delay (SDD) are vulnerable for the development of (future) behavioral and mental health problems. To support children within this target group, knowledge on their social-emotional development is necessary. Therefore, in this paper, an explorative assessment of the changes in the social-emotional functioning of children with SDD over a two-year
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Caregivers’ perceptions and experience of caring for persons with Down syndrome in Kuwait: a qualitative study International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-04-13 Amna AlShatti, Dana AlKandari, Hessa AlMutairi, Dalal AlEbrahim, Abdullah AlMutairi, Danah AlAnsari, Lulwa Abduljaleel, Hassna AlEnzi, Latifa AlFoudari, Hamad AlShaib, Khalid AlAzmi, Jamil Ahmed
Aim and Objective: This study aimed to explore how caregivers of persons with Down syndrome (DS) believe caring had an impact on their own lives. A secondary objective was to understand their experience of seeking educational, social, and health care services for the persons with DS. Methods: This qualitative exploratory study was conducted with 21 caregivers of persons with DS in Kuwait. Results:
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Constant time delay to teach reading to students with intellectual disability and autism: a review International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-04-06 Annemarie L. Horn, Jane Roitsch, Kimberly A. Murphy
The ability to read promotes academic success and serves as an essential prerequisite skill for many postsecondary opportunities. However, developing proficient reading skills is particularly difficult for many individuals with intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Reading is an important life skill for all individuals, and it is essential for reading instruction to be grounded
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Effect of social skills training on interpersonal interactions of children with autism: an interventional research International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-03-25 Simegn Sendek Yizengaw
Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder typically appears prior to the age of three years, and seriously limits the normal development of children. However, there is a wide variety of effective intervention programs and strategies designed to help children with autism. Hence, this research aimed to see the effect of social skills training on interpersonal interaction of children with autism. Using
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Universal design for learning for educating students with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-03-21 Jamelh Moshbab AlRawi, Mohammed Ali AlKahtani
This review analyzes studies carried out between 2008 and 2018 which examined the educational impact of interventions based on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). The review aims to determine the research designs and methods of these studies, and their interventions and effectiveness. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria used in this review
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Video-based instruction in enhancing functional living skills of adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder and their transition to independent living: a review International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-03-18 Christine K. Syriopoulou–Delli, Kyriaki Sarri
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) deal with impairments in functional living skills. Video-based instruction (VBI) has been used for teaching and enhancing functional living skills for adolescents and young adults with ASD. This literature review of 19 relevant reports investigates various different types of VBI used in the studies. It explores the utilization and efficacy of VBI in enhancing
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Exploring the relationships between motor proficiency, independence and quality of life in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-03-15 Caner Ozboke, Mehmet Yanardag, Ilker Yilmaz
The aim of this study was to explore the relationships between autism severity, motor performance, independence in daily living skills and quality of life in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study included 31 participants, aged 13–18 years. Evaluations were made with the Gilliam Autistic Disorders Rating Scale-2 (GARS-2), Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-2 Short Form
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Parent-teacher interactions, family stress, well-being, and parental depression as contributing factors to parental involvement mechanisms in education of children with autism International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-03-09 Mirjana Đorđević, Nenad Glumbić, Haris Memisevic, Branislav Brojčin, Ana Krstov
Parental involvement (PI) in education contributes to numerous positive outcomes in children, including educational outcomes and social competence. The goal of the present study was to examine differences in PI mechanisms between parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and parents of typically developing (TD) children. An additional goal was to examine factors affecting PI mechanisms
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Opportunities for ABA intervention in Phelan–McDermid syndrome International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-03-09 Kate A. Schroeder, Benjamin N. Witts, Michele R. Traub
Phelan–McDermid syndrome (PMS), also called 22q13.3 deletion syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder affecting at least 2,000 people worldwide (Phelan–McDermid Syndrome Foundation, 2019 Phelan–McDermid Syndrome Foundation 2019. How rare is Phelan–McDermid? Retrieved September 26, 2020 from Phelan–McDermid Syndrome Foundation https://www.pmsf.org/what_is_pms/ [Google Scholar], How rare is Phelan–McDermid
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Internet-based versus face-to-face intervention training for parents of young children with excessive screen-time and autism spectrum disorder–like symptoms: a comparative study International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-03-08 Saeid Sadeghi, Hamid Reza Pouretemad, Bita Shalani
Internet-based intervention approach is one novel strategy to train. However, only a few clinical trials have compared internet-based parent training intervention with an equal face-to-face intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-like symptoms. The primary aim of this study was to compare treatment outcomes of an internet-based intervention with a face-to-face intervention for
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Variability and coordination patterns of walking with different speeds in active and non-active children with Down syndrome: A cross-sectional case-control study International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-03-08 Narges Vali Noghondar, Alireza Saberi Kakhki, Mehdi Sohrabi, Fatemeh Alirezaei Noghondar
Purpose: Children with Down syndrome (DS) have multiple difficulties in gait pattern. So, the effect of the activity level and speed on the gait coordination and variability was investigated. Methods: In this case-control observational study, 24 participants in three groups of active and non-active children with DS, and the control group without intellectual disability were asked to walk on a treadmill
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A SWOT analysis of parent-mediated intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: Oman as a Regional Model International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-03-08 Ahmed B. Idris, Reem Abdulrahim, Watfa Al-Mamari, Andy Shih, Marios Kantaris
The prevalence of autism in the Arabian Gulf region is on the rise leading to overstretching of the pre-existing intervention services. The World Health Organization Caregiver Skills Training Program is a novel renovation being studied around the globe to overcome the scarcity of resources, improve autistic children’s outcome and empower parents with comparable results to therapist-based models. Recently
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Quality of life and vocational education service quality in students with intellectual disability International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-22 Ioanna Georgiadou, Anastasia Vlachou, Panayiota Stavroussi
The aim of the study was to investigate the relation between subjective quality of life and quality of vocational education services from the view of students with intellectual disability who participate in public special vocational education schools in Greece. The level of quality of life and quality of special vocational education services was explored. The article presents a functional description
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A WhatsApp-delivered intervention to promote physical activity in young children with autism spectrum disorder International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-18 Erkan Yarımkaya, Oğuz Kaan Esentürk, Ekrem Levent İlhan, Necdet Karasu
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of WhatsApp-delivered physical activities on the physical activity level of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Method: This study used the mixed-method sequential exploratory design that consisted of the quantitative stage and the qualitative stage. The 42 family (parent and child dyads) participated in the study. Families were
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What activities individuals with intellectual disabilities do for fun: exploration into self-care International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-13 Zachary J. Hankle, Dane C. Bluestone, Jennifer K. Kramer, Palak Bassi, Anthony J. Goreczny
Participation in enjoyable activities is instrumental to improving individuals’ quality of life. Previous studies have indicated engagement in community-based activities and physical exercise are beneficial to individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). The purpose of this study was to understand, from their perceptions, fun activities in which individuals with ID engaged. One hundred and sixty-nine
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The impact of badminton lessons on health and wellness of young adults with intellectual disabilities: a pilot study International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-05 C.-C. (JJ) Chen, Y.-J. Ryuh, M. Donald, M. Rayner
Background: Physical activity has been proposed as a context to foster the healthy development of individuals and reduce the risk of many chronic problems. This study evaluates the impact of badminton lessons on health and wellness in young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Methods: Eighteen participants with ID (14 males and 4 females, aged 19-26) and with little or no experience in badminton
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The moderating effect of types of child’s neurodevelopmental disorder on the relationship between Indonesian mothers’ perception of child’s maladaptive behaviour and maternal parenting stress International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Nurussakinah Daulay
This study aimed to examine the effect of mother’s perception of child’s maladaptive behaviour and types of child’s neurodevelopment disorder on maternal parenting stress, and examine the role of types of child’s neurodevelopmental disorder in moderating the relationship between mother’ perception of child’s maladaptive behaviours and maternal parenting stress. The mother’ perception of child’s maladaptive
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Book Review International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-03 Robin Jackson
(2021). Book Review. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. Ahead of Print.
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‘I was scared at first, but not anymore’: interpersonal contact and attitudes toward people with intellectual and developmental disabilities among Korean American adolescents and young adults International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 Jisun Lee, Katie Koo
The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore experiences of naturalistic interpersonal contact with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and attitudes toward persons with IDD among Korean American adolescents and young adults. In interviews with 12 Korean American high school and college students, Korean American participants reported six common themes regarding their
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The impact of badminton lessons on health and wellness of young adults with intellectual disabilities: a pilot study International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-05 C.-C. (JJ) Chen, Y.-J. Ryuh, M. Donald, M. Rayner
Background: Physical activity has been proposed as a context to foster the healthy development of individuals and reduce the risk of many chronic problems. This study evaluates the impact of badminton lessons on health and wellness in young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Methods: Eighteen participants with ID (14 males and 4 females, aged 19-26) and with little or no experience in badminton
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The moderating effect of types of child’s neurodevelopmental disorder on the relationship between Indonesian mothers’ perception of child’s maladaptive behaviour and maternal parenting stress International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Nurussakinah Daulay
This study aimed to examine the effect of mother’s perception of child’s maladaptive behaviour and types of child’s neurodevelopment disorder on maternal parenting stress, and examine the role of types of child’s neurodevelopmental disorder in moderating the relationship between mother’ perception of child’s maladaptive behaviours and maternal parenting stress. The mother’ perception of child’s maladaptive
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Book Review International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-03 Robin Jackson
(2021). Book Review. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. Ahead of Print.
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‘I was scared at first, but not anymore’: interpersonal contact and attitudes toward people with intellectual and developmental disabilities among Korean American adolescents and young adults International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 Jisun Lee, Katie Koo
The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore experiences of naturalistic interpersonal contact with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and attitudes toward persons with IDD among Korean American adolescents and young adults. In interviews with 12 Korean American high school and college students, Korean American participants reported six common themes regarding their
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Profiling planning skills and cognitive flexibility of adults with autism spectrum disorders: Preliminary results from an exploratory service-based study International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-01-13 Rita Di Sarro, Anna Di Santantonio, Lorenzo Desideri, Niccolò Varrucciu
Background: Executive functions (EF) impairments have long been observed in children and youths with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Until very recently, little attention has been paid to examine EF profiles of adults with ASD. Given the importance of EF to cope with the demands of daily life and participate in society (e.g. maintaining an employment), this study reports on a preliminary investigation
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I am so fearful for him: a mixed-methods exploration of stress among caregivers of Black children with autism International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-01-13 Sarah Dababnah, Irang Kim, Wendy E. Shaia
Parenting stress is correlated with negative child and parent outcomes. Accurate parenting stress assessments are critical to inform appropriate service delivery. This study used mixed methods to identify stressors influencing parents of Black children with autism. Twenty-two parents of Black children with autism participated in individual interviews; 19 of these parents also completed the Parenting
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Behavioral assessment and faded bedtime intervention for delayed sleep-onset in an adult with autism spectrum disorder International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-01-11 James K. Luiselli, Jill M. Harper, Matthew Leach, Kerrianne J. Murphy, Katherine Luke
Faded bedtime has been evaluated as a behavioral intervention for delayed sleep-onset principally with children and youth who have intellectual and developmental disabilities in hospital and home settings. The present case report describes behavioral assessment and faded bedtime intervention in a 21-year old adult man with autism spectrum disorder at a community-based group home. The study also documented
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A commentary on standards for single-case experimental studies International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-01-08 Giulio E. Lancioni, Lorenzo Desideri, Nirbhay N. Singh, Jeff Sigafoos, Mark F. O’Reilly
(2021). A commentary on standards for single-case experimental studies. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. Ahead of Print.
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Navigating the Ghanaian health system: stories from families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-01-08 De-Lawrence Lamptey
This study explored the experiences of families in navigating the Ghanaian health system to address the general health needs of their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The sample involved 22 primary caregivers of children with IDD aged 3-18 years who participated in a semi-structured interview. The interviews were analyzed using the constant comparison analytical method
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A meta-analysis of the effect of the Early Start Denver Model in children with autism spectrum disorder International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Zhi Wang, Sau Cheong Loh, Jing Tian, Qian Jiang Chen
Objectives: To examine and analyse the intervention effects of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: This meta-analysis evaluated the effect sizes in four major domains of measurement (autism symptoms, language, cognition, and social communication). A total of 624 participants with ASD were included in 11 high-quality randomized controlled trial
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Emotional and behavioural problems of children with autism spectrum disorder attending mainstream schools International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Stephanie E. Hastings, Richard A. Hastings, Michaela A. Swales, J. Carl Hughes
Emotional and behavioural problems occur more commonly in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) compared to other children. Few studies have focused on these problems in children with ASD attending mainstream schools. We assessed via parent report the emotional and behavioural problems in 160 children aged 4-17 years with ASD attending mainstream schools and investigated differences between
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Improving quality of life through caregiver training and support International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-27 Lori L. Finn
(2020). Improving quality of life through caregiver training and support. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities: Vol. 66, No. 5, pp. 327-329.
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Use of technology in facilitating remote caregiver training for token systems International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-27 Cheryl Davis, Faith Hendon, Kendra McDonald, Sam Blanco
The prevalence of autism continues to rise, yet the ability to receive treatment or caregiver training through traditional in-person methods continues to be a precluding factor for many families. Studies have shown that parent training provides benefits to caregivers and children through increased success of interventions, implementation, and generalization of skills. This study evaluated the effect
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Training behavioural therapists in presession pairing skills to evaluate the impact on children’s life skill acquisition rates International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-27 Laura Gormley, Heidi Penrose, Maeve Bracken, Brittany Barron
Presession pairing is a well-documented behaviour analytic practice that supports the development of a positive instructional environment and is associated with reduced rates of challenging behaviour among children with developmental disabilities. However, there is limited research evaluating the impact of presession pairing on children’s skill acquisition rates. Therefore, in the current study, four
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An evaluation of a comprehensive training package for interventionists providing behavioral intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-27 Yvonne Cheung, Ambrose Man Kit Cheung, Eunice Ho Yan Luk, Yiu Man Fung, Toby Mountjoy, Joseph H. Cihon, Justin B. Leaf
There has been rapid growth in the number of behavior analysts and interventionists in the world today. With this growth it is imperative to ensure that each behavior analyst and interventionist receives quality training. The training should be comprehensive (i.e. training multiple areas of behavior analysis) and should not conclude until the trainee is able to perform each behavior analytic procedure
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Using mindfulness to improve quality of life in caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-27 Nirbhay N. Singh, Giulio E. Lancioni, Oleg N. Medvedev, Yoon-Suk Hwang, Rachel E. Myers, Kishani Townshend
Objectives Caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be gratifying as well as stressful. Professional staff employed as caregivers often report compromised mental and physical wellbeing due to the stressful nature of working with clients who exhibit aggressive and destructive behaviors. Prolonged work-related stress results in diminished quality
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The use of the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services in development of interventions to increase fidelity International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-27 Sarah M. Russell, Meghan B. Casey, Amanda L. Gilbert
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Developmental Disabilities (DD) often have deficits in social, play, and language which often require substantial support to develop the skills. Caregivers and educators are often tasked with developing these skills and working to transfer those acquired skill sets across settings and people (i.e. parents, day care workers, family members). Oftentimes
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Improving interactions between parents, teachers, and staff and individuals with developmental disabilities: a review of caregiver training methods and results International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-27 Lori L. Finn
Individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) depend on caregivers to meet physical, emotional, and social needs. This makes relationships with caregivers particularly important to quality of life. Without intervention, social interactions may be limited and ineffective, affecting relationships with caregivers and thus quality of life for individuals with DD. Training may improve interactions between
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High levels of blood glutamic acid and ornithine in children with intellectual disability International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-12-21 Muhammad Wasim, Haq Nawaz Khan, Hina Ayesha, Abdul Tawab, Fazal e Habib, Muhammad Rafique Asi, Mazhar Iqbal, Fazli Rabbi Awan
Objectives: Aminoacidopathies are inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) that cause intellectual disability in children. Luckily, aminoacidopathies are potentially treatable, if diagnosed earlier in life. The focus of this study was the screening of aminoacidopathies in a cohort of patients suspected for IEMs. Methods: Blood samples from healthy (IQ > 90; n = 391) and intellectually disabled (IQ < 70;
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Predictors of attitudes about people with intellectual disabilities: empathy for a change towards inclusion International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-12-21 Ana B. Mirete, Ma_ Luisa Belmonte, Lucía Mirete, Ma_ Paz García-Sanz
Social change towards inclusion is a very common topic, but progress is slow. Because of its importance in the current educational context, knowing how to speed up this transformation is fundamental. A multiple regression analysis with a transversal quantitative designed survey (n = 245) was conducted. The aim was to identify internal and external factors predicting attitudes towards people with intellectual
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Roozbeh adult autism spectrum disorder clinic: lessons learned from first 34 cases International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-12-07 Javad Alaghband-rad, Samira Jamaloo, Mahtab Motamed
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex heterogeneous clinical entity with many overlaps and comorbidities with other psychiatric and developmental disorders. Adults with ASD lack adequate access to facilities and supports. This article describes the clinical profile of the first 34 patients admitted to Roozbeh adult ASD clinic during a 12-month period. Twenty-eight patients were male, all were
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Transition to preschool for children with ASD: expectations of Turkish parents and teachers International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-12-04 Dila Nur Yazici, Berrin Akman
Autism spectrum disorder is common among disability. Difficulties experienced by the child with autism in developmental areas may cause negative situations during transition to preschool. This study aims to determine the opinions of parents and teachers about expectations and whether these expectations have been fulfilled during transition to preschool. As a result of the content analysis, the perspectives
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Case study: identification of anxiety and subsequent intervention in an adolescent male with autism, severe intellectual disability and self-injurious behaviour International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-12-04 Arvid Nikolai Kildahl, Trine Lise Bakken, Espen Arnfinn Winther Matre, Jane Margrethe Askeland Hellerud, Maria Hagen Engebretsen, Sissel Berge Helverschou
Introduction: Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but knowledge is limited regarding identification and treatment of these disorders in individuals with ASD and more severe levels of intellectual disability (ID). The current case study aims to explore and describe the inpatient, psychiatric assessment in an adolescent male with ASD, severe ID and
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Coronavirus and people with an intellectual disability: time to change our approach to the provision of social care in the UK International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-11-30 Robin Jackson
(2020). Coronavirus and people with an intellectual disability: time to change our approach to the provision of social care in the UK. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. Ahead of Print.
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The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural therapy group-based interventions for men with intellectual disabilities and sexual offending histories: a meta-analysis International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-11-30 Stacey Heppell, Christopher Jones, John Rose
Background Data from sex offender treatment programmes (SOTP) on the re-offending of convicted sex offenders from the prison service in England and Wales was recently reviewed and found to be associated with no change in sexual reoffending. While this result is at variance with a number of other reviews it does give rise to concern as most programmes for individuals with intellectual disabilities adopt
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Undocumented Mexican mothers of children with autism: navigating the health care and educational service systems International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-11-26 Paul Luelmo, Yvonne Sandoval, Connie Kasari
In the field of education and health care, researchers and educators attempt to close the diagnosis/identification and service gaps that persist for low-resourced, underrepresented families with children with autism. One group of families particularly difficult to engage in research and interventions is undocumented immigrant families. We know little about whether these families are obtaining a timely
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Analysis of the motor performance of children with ASD and its relationship with personal and contextual variables International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-11-10 Ana Belaire, Carla Colomer, María Maravé-Vivas, Oscar Chiva-Bartoll
Background A high number of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present motor deficits. The objectives of this study were (1) to evaluate the motor performance of children with ASD and (2) to analyze the influence that sociodemographic variables and difficulties related to learning have in the development of motor deficits. Method: Participants were 23 boys and 5 girls with ASD between
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Teachers’ use of assistive technology in Saudi special education schools: A mixed-methods enquiry International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-11-03 Khalid Abu-Alghayth
The aim of the study was to examine assistive technology (AT) use, elements teachers take into consideration when selecting AT, and barriers from the standpoint of teachers of students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. To answer the research questions, the researcher employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. A self-administered online survey and interviews were
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Transition to adulthood: prospective content in joint parent-youth conversations for young people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-07 Richard A. Young, Sheila K. Marshall, Tim Stainton, Eugene Chi
Problem and Objective Transition to adulthood for young people with IDD is challenging for both youth and parents. Prospection, an important human adaptive tool and critical for independent living, involves constructing, encoding, and remembering the future. It may be jointly enacted between parents and young people as they discuss the future. This study identified and described evidence of prospective
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A thematic analysis into the experiences of people with a mild intellectual disability during the COVID-19 lockdown period International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-05 Petri J. C. M. Embregts, Kim J. H. M. van den Bogaard, Noud Frielink, Moniek A. C. Voermans, Marloes Thalen, Andrew Jahoda
Background. The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a substantial impact on people with an intellectual disability. The goal of the current study was to explore the experiences and needs of people with a mild intellectual disability during the COVID-19 lockdown period in the Netherlands. Method. A descriptive qualitative methodology was conducted, using semi-structured individual interviews with
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Comprehensive attention training system (CATS): A computerized executive-functioning training for school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-10-05 Meng-Ting Chen, Yen-Ping Chang, Marisa E. Marraccini, Miao-Chun Cho, Nai-Wen Guo
Objective Theory suggests that impaired executive functioning (EF) might explain several symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. However, only a few studies have examined the efficacy of EF training for the children using randomized control trial designs, and only two of them found significant benefits of the training. Method We designed Comprehensive Attention Training System (CATS)
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Persons with intellectual and multiple disabilities activate via non-verbal responses a smartphone’s Google Assistant to access preferred stimulation International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-09-29 Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, Gloria Alberti, Francesca Campodonico, Giusy Acquaviva, Valeria Chiariello, Lorenzo Desideri
Objectives The present study evaluated a new smartphone-based program to help 12 participants with intellectual disability plus visual and motor impairments to self-regulate their stimulation input (thus avoiding their dependence on staff) through simple non-verbal responses. Method Nonconcurrent multiple baseline designs across participants were used to assess the effects of the program. The technology
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Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the oral motor assessment scale in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-09-17 Omid Mohamadi, Farhad Torabinezhad, Abbas Ebadi
The Oral Motor Assessment Scale (OMAS) is a diagnostic tool used to assess the oral motor skills in individuals with neurological and neuromuscular disorders. This assessment was developed by Brazilian researchers and for the first time, its validity and reliability was examined in Brazil. The purpose of the present study was to examine the validity and reliability of the adopted Persian version of
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Effects of a 12-week structured circuit exercise program on physical fitness levels of children with autism spectrum condition and typically developing children International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-09-17 Ersin Arslan, Gonca Ince, Murat Akyüz
Purpose This study aimed to determine the effects of a circuit exercise program on the physical fitness parameters of children with atypical autism spectrum condition (ASC) and typically developing (TD) children. Method Fourteen (14) boys with atypical autism (mean age: 10.07 ± 0.25 years; weight: 24.97 ± 0.64 kg; height: 126.79 ± 1.33 cm) and 14 typically developing boys (mean age: 10.07 ± 0.30 years;
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Autism and Williams syndrome: truly mirror conditions in the socio-cognitive domain? International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-09-10 Amy Niego, Antonio Benítez-Burraco
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Williams Syndrome (WS) are frequently characterized as mirror conditions in the socio-cognitive domain, with ASD entailing restrictive social interests and with WS exhibiting hypersociability. In this review paper, we examine in detail the strong points and deficits of people with ASD or WS in the socio-cognitive domain and show that both conditions also share some
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Psychological distress and positive gain in mothers of children with autism, with or without other children with neurodevelopmental disorders International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-08-28 Catherine E. Stanford, Richard P. Hastings, Deborah M. Riby, Heather J. Archer, Sarah E. Page, Katie Cebula
Although a wealth of literature has focused on the parenting experiences of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is a lack of research about mothers who are parenting a child with ASD, and who have other children with neurodevelopmental disorders. In this matched-comparison study, 10 mothers of a child with ASD and other typically developing children (ASD-TD) were compared
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Evaluation of a caregiver training program to teach help-seeking behavior to children with autism spectrum disorder International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-08-28 Sarah Davis, Kendra Thomson, Carly Magnacca
Alarmingly, nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) engage in behaviour that causes separation from caregivers. More than half of these children go missing for a concerning duration of time and/or enter into dangerous situations. Caregivers often do not feel prepared to address these serious concerns. This study evaluated the effectiveness of behaviour skills training (BST) for
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Parents’ strategies for home educating their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder during the COVID-19 period in Zimbabwe International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-08-14 Tawanda Majoko, Annah Dudu
This study explored parents’ strategies for home educating their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during the COVID-19 period in Harare Urban District in Zimbabwe. Embedded within international research findings on the subject, this qualitative study drew on a purposive sample of eight parents. Telephonic individual interviews, information sheets, and field notes were used to collect data
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The social-emotional functioning of young children with a significant cognitive and motor developmental delay International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-08-08 Sien Vandesande, Ines Van keer, Ann Dhondt, Bea Maes
Children with a significant cognitive and motor developmental delay (SDD) are vulnerable for the development of (future) behavioral and mental health problems. This paper aims to assess the social-emotional functioning of these children, both globally and in various domains. Semi-structured interviews with one or more primary caregiver(s) of 45 children were conducted and analyzed on 13 domains of
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Parental stress and symptoms of depression: a preliminary report International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-07-29 Urszula Barańczuk, Ewa Pisula
The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between parental stress and parental depression symptoms. A total of 67 mothers took part in this study, of whom 39 mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 28 mothers of typically developing children. The self-reported measures of the Parental Stress Index III and the Questionnaire for Measuring Depression were used in this study
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Factors associated with positive work experience among professionals supporting people with intellectual disabilities: a comparative analysis of three welfare organisations in Sweden International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2020-07-23 Jens Ineland, Mikaela Starke
Given the crucial role professionals play in maintaining the well-being of people with intellectual disabilities, their views on work satisfaction are relevant to analyse. A comparative analysis that takes into account the support provided in different welfare organisations can be of certain importance. The aim is to analyse the most common aspects of professional work satisfaction in work with people