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Comparing Special Education Experiences Among Spanish- and English-Speaking Parents of Children with Disabilities
AbstractDue to systemic barriers, Spanish-speaking (versus English-speaking) parents of children with disabilities are less likely to participate in educational decision-making. However, little research has directly compared special education experiences between both populations. The purpose of this study was to explore the differences and similarities between Spanish-speaking (n  = 12) and English-speaking (n  = 44) parents of children with disabilities. Specifically, six focus groups were conducted in either English or Spanish in two states. There were three main findings: exacerbated negative experiences (e.g., di...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - March 9, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Self-Regulated Versus Staff-Regulated Stimulation for Promoting Indices of Satisfaction in Persons with Severe/Profound and Multiple Disabilities
This study aimed to extend the assessment of two of those strategies (i.e., self-regulated and staff-regulated stimulation strategies) with 12 participants who were exposed to each strategy. During intervention sessions with self-regulated stimulation, the participants sat at a desk and received stimulation if they pushed a panel in front of them thus activating a smartphone ’s proximity sensor. During intervention sessions with staff-regulated stimulation, they sat at a desk and received stimulation independent of any response. All participants showed increases in indices of satisfaction with self-regulated stimulation....
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - March 8, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Differential Reinforcement of Acceptance without Escape Extinction in a Boy with Developmental Delays and Food Selectivity
AbstractAlthough differential reinforcement is procedurally simple, and a common component in intervention packages for feeding disorders, few published studies evaluated its effects in isolation. Even fewer studies have isolated the effects of differential reinforcement on feeding in free-operant arrangements. In the current clinical case study, we report the expansion of a practitioner ’s scope of competence to include the treatment of food selectivity by evaluating the effects of differential reinforcement of acceptance with high preferred food in a boy with developmental delays and food selectivity. Acceptance of non...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - March 3, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Posterior Versus Anterior Walkers for Children with Cerebral Palsy-Biomechanical Analysis and Energy Consumption: a Systematic Review
AbstractSystematically review the comparison of anterior and posterior framed walker in terms of biomechanical analysis and energy expenditure and to discuss the implications for clinical practice. A systematic literature search was performed to identify studies that evaluated the gait pattern, upper extremity (UE) kinetics and kinematics and energy consumption. Outcome measures and treatment results for them were identified. 6 studies met the criteria and were included in this systematic review. Gait analysis, UE kinetics and kinematics and energy consumption were all assessed in 4 different papers. Gait parameters were c...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - March 2, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

An Evaluation of the Functions of Challenging Behavior in Toddlers with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder
AbstractDespite the early onset of challenging behaviors, there is a lack of research investigating the function of challenging behavior in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities (DDs). The current study evaluated group differences in the frequency and severity of five functions of challenging behavior (i.e., Attention, Escape, Nonsocial, Physical, Tangible). A total sample of 98 toddlers, aged 19 –40 months, were classified into the ASD group or the atypical development group. No group differences were found in regard to the reported frequency of the function of behavior. Group diff...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - February 20, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Students ’ Perception of Classroom Environment in China and its Relationship to Creativity of Students Who Have Visual Impairments
This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of students with visual impairments (VIs) about their classroom environments; the creativity level of students with VIs; and the influence of classroom environments on the development of students ’ creativity. This study used the “Creative Classroom Environment Scale for School for The Blind” (CCES-SB) to investigate students’ perceptions of their classroom environment from five dimensions: teacher leadership, teacher support, student relationship, student communication, and student participation. The verbal sub-tests of “Evaluation of Potential Creativity” (EPoC)...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - February 20, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Aerophagia in an Adolescent with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
AbstractAerophagia is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by excessive swallowing of air associated with abdominal distension and pain, flatulence, belching, nausea, and vomiting. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an antecedent-based behavioral intervention on aerophagia with an adolescent female diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), severe intellectual disability, and herpes simplex virus infection of the central nervous system with chronic static encephalopathy. Results from a functional analysis and multiple-component aerophagia assessment suggested that aerop...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - February 16, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Sibling Relationships, Disability, Chronic, and Mental Illness: Development of the Siblings ’ Experience Quality Scale (SEQS)
AbstractThe goal of this study is to propose the Siblings ’ Experience Quality Scale (SEQS), a measure for the assessment of cognitive, emotional and behavioral experience of adult individuals having a brother or sister with an intellectual/developmental disability, chronic physical illness or mental illness, on five dimensions: Closeness, Conflict, Jeal ousy, Self-Marginalization, and Worry. A sample of 213 Italian adult typically developing siblings (ages 18–69 yrs.) was used to demonstrate the psychometric validity of the scale. Results of confirmatory factor analysis, which resulted in high scores of goodness of f...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - January 27, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Maternal Parenting Style in Relation to Parenting Stress and Behavioral Outcomes in Japanese Children with and without Autism
AbstractThis exploratory study sought to compare the parenting variables of parenting stress, perceived social support, and parenting styles among Japanese mothers (n = 42) of children with autism and those (n = 36) without autism, and examine associations between children ’s internalizing and externalizing behaviors and these variables by using parent questionnaires. Results of independent t-tests revealed increased parenting stress symptoms among mothers of children with autism and lower levels of social support. Parenting styles did not significantly differ betwe en the groups. Regression analyses revealed tha...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - January 27, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Effects of Powered Mobility Device Interventions on Social Skills for Children with Disabilities: A Systematic Review
AbstractResearchers have established a link between motor and social development. Power mobility devices (PMDs) can impact the social skills of children who are unable to move independently. The purpose of this systematic review was to explore the evidence on PMD interventions on social skills outcomes of young children with disabilities (CWD) and to provide guidance for future research on PMD interventions. A systematic search was conducted using three electronic databases: PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature to identify relevant studies. Twelve articles met the inc...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - January 23, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Teaching Tongue Lateralization as a Component of Chewing Instruction
This study evaluated the efficacy of a treatment package which included tongue lateralization as part of chewing instruction. Participants consisted of three children who consumed only pureed food and had no history of chewing. Using the outcome measures,tongue lateralization andchewing, we demonstrated improvements in these outcomes for each of the three children. Prior to the end of treatment, all three transitioned to table food and continued to consume table food in follow-up. In addition to measuring changes in observed outcomes, three speech pathologists not involved with the intervention independently rated video cl...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - January 20, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Quality of Life of Hearing-Impaired Middle School Students: a Cross-Sectional Study in Hubei Province, China
AbstractTo assess the self-perceived quality of life of in middle school student with hearing impairment and identify the social-demographic and clinical factors those influence their quality of life in Hubei Province, China. A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Hubei Province. Using stratified sampling method, 437 middle school students diagnosed with hearing impairment, aged 12-18  years, in special school setting were enrolled in the study. The Quality of Life Scale for Children and Adolescents (LSCA) was used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at the s...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - January 20, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Teaching American Government Content to Students with Developmental Disabilities Using Technology and Constant Time Delay
In this study, two 18-year-old students with developmental disabilities received technology-supported instruction to assist with learning the content in their co-taught American government class. Two interventionists (i.e., a special education teacher and a researcher) implemented video modeling and used constant time delay procedures to teach the pictorial sequencing of three social studies topics on an iPad ®. As a secondary measure, students verbally explained the picture sequences. Researchers used a multiple probe design across behaviors and replicated across participants. Visual analysis indicated a functional relat...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - January 12, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Caregivers of Children with Developmental Disabilities: Exploring Perceptions of Health-Promoting Self-Care
AbstractPrimary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities encounter unique challenges that can affect their overall health and well-being. This pilot study sought to explore the definitions of and experiences with health-promoting self-care in primary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Thirteen primary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities ranging in age from 3 to 21  years participated in a semi-structured interview to explore their health-promoting self-care, their current and future goals for health and wellness, and their interest in use of technology to facilitate se...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - January 8, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Feasibility and Initial Efficacy of a Cognitive-Behavioral Summer Treatment for Young Children with ASD
This study tested the feasibility and initial efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral summer treatment (summerMAXyc) for high-functioning young children, ages 4 –6 years, with ASD (HFASD; without intellectual disability). The treatment was conducted 5 days per week, 6 h per day, over 5 weeks in the summer and included skills instruction and therapeutic activities targeting social/social-communication skills, facial-emotion recognition, and interest ex pansion. Skills instruction sessions and therapeutic activities utilized direct instruction, modeling, role-play, performance feedback, and repeated practice. A behavioral s...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - January 5, 2020 Category: Disability Source Type: research