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Direct linkIsis Olivia Lunsky; Gilmar Gutierrez; Olivier Rabu; Meg Gemmill; Debra Hamer – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Medical professionals commonly report having inadequate training providing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This pilot study aimed to address this gap through a virtual Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) with individuals with IDD as patient educators for 25 first- and second-year medical…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Medical Students, Medical Education
Wilkinson, Ellen H.; Britton, Tobias C.; Hall, Scott S. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
We examined potential phenotypic differences in eye gaze avoidance exhibited by boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and boys with fragile X syndrome (FXS). In Study 1, the Eye Contact Avoidance Scale (ECAS) was administered to caregivers of boys aged 7-18 years with FXS (n = 148), ASD (n = 168), and mixed developmental disabilities (MDD; n =…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Eye Movements, Males
Schwartzman, Jessica M.; Strong, Kristen; Ardel, Christina M.; Schuck, Rachel K.; Millan, M. Estefania; Phillips, Jennifer M.; Hardan, Antonio Y.; Gengoux, Grace W. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Given the high prevalence of communication deficits in developmental disorders, there is need for efficient early interventions. The aim of this pilot study is to examine benefits of pivotal response treatment (PRT) for improving language in young children with developmental disorders without autism spectrum disorder. Parents of 15 children with…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Early Intervention, Language Skills, Developmental Disabilities
Genik, Lara M.; Aerts, Elisabeth L.; Barata, Paula C.; Barney, Chantel C.; Lewis, Stephen P.; Newby-Clark, Ian; McMurtry, C. Meghan – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
This parallel group randomized controlled trial tested effectiveness of the Let's Talk About Pain training on respite workers' (RW) pain-related knowledge and feasibility-confidence-skill ratings using between-group and within-group analyses. Fourteen children's respite organizations were randomized to pain or control training. Participants…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Program Effectiveness, Pain, Training
Frantz, Rebecca; Hansen, Sarah G.; Erturk, Buket; Machalicek, Wendy; Squires, Jane; Raulston, Tracy J. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2019
Paraeducators are ideal candidates for delivering communication interventions to children with developmental disabilities and delays (DD) because they spend a significant amount of time with these children. However, professional development is often inadequate and limited research supports best practices. Additionally, paraeducators work with…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Preschool Education, Students with Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities
Brucker, Debra L.; Nord, Derek – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2016
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) face higher levels of poverty than others, which can lead to concerns regarding areas of well-being, such as food security. Young adults with IDD who are, in many cases, transitioning from the system of educational, health care, and income supports of their youth into the adult world may…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Young Adults, Low Income
Hickson, Linda; Khemka, Ishita; Golden, Harriet; Chatzistyli, Aikaterini – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2015
This study was designed (a) to assess the impact of the "ESCAPE-DD" curriculum on the decision-making skills of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in hypothetical situations of abuse, (b) to examine the role of problem awareness, and (c) to identify factors associated with posttest decision-making performance.…
Descriptors: Violence, Prevention, Decision Making, Adults
Glaser, Bronwyn; Lothe, Amelie; Chabloz, Melanie; Dukes, Daniel; Pasca, Catherine; Redoute, Jerome; Eliez, Stephan – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
The authors developed a computerized program, Vis-a-Vis (VAV), to improve socioemotional functioning and working memory in children with developmental disabilities. The authors subsequently tested whether participants showed signs of improving the targeted skills. VAV is composed of three modules: Focus on the Eyes, Emotion Recognition and…
Descriptors: Developmental Delays, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Short Term Memory
