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Direct linkWhittingham, Lisa; Durbin, Anna; Lin, Elizabeth; Matheson, Flora I.; Volpe, Tiziana; Dastoori, Parisa; Calzavara, Andrew; Lunsky, Yona; Kouyoumdjian, Fiona – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Data on the prevalence of developmental disabilities in people who experience imprisonment and on their characteristics are lacking. Methods: The present authors identified adults with developmental disabilities who were released from Ontario provincial prisons in 2010 and a general population comparator group using administrative…
Descriptors: Health, Developmental Disabilities, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions
Olakanmi, Oluwabunmi Adewoyin; Akcayir, Gokce; Ishola, Oluwbukola Mayowa; Demmans Epp, Carrie – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2020
Recent reports suggest an increase in the number of individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities. To ensure equal opportunities for these learners, special education practices must be appropriately improved and scaled. Educational and assistive technologies are a possible avenue for meeting this need. To provide insight into recent…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Special Education, Educational Practices, Educational Trends
McIntyre, Laura Lee – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Interventions that promote parent and child well-being in families with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are important, given the caregiving burden often associated with supporting children with developmental and behavioral challenges. This article summarizes a presentation made at the 2019 AAIDD annual conference…
Descriptors: Family Role, Well Being, Intervention, Evidence Based Practice
Fontil, Laura; Gittens, Jalisa; Beaudoin, Emily; Sladeczek, Ingrid E. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Early school transitions are exciting, yet challenging, experiences for children with special needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and their families. Transition to school support practices can help facilitate this difficult process for key stakeholders. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the literature on transition…
Descriptors: Barriers, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Developmental Disabilities
Prunty, Mellissa; Barnett, Anna L. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2020
Handwriting difficulties are frequently mentioned in descriptions of developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Recent studies have shown that children with DCD pause more and produce less text than typically developing (TD) peers. This temporal dysfluency indicates a lack of automaticity in handwriting production. One possible contributing factor…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Handwriting, Children
Rous, Beth S., Ed.; McLaughlin, Tara W., Ed.; Sandall, Susan R., Ed. – Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, 2020
The DEC Recommended Practices provide guidance to families and professionals about the most effective ways to improve learning outcomes and promote development of young children, birth through age 5, who have, or are at-risk for, developmental delays or disabilities. "Transition: Supporting Changes in Services and Settings" is the eighth…
Descriptors: Young Children, At Risk Persons, Developmental Disabilities, Developmental Delays
Sandra M. Chafouleas; Emily A. Iovino; Taylor A. Koriakin – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2020
Primary 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…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Children, Developmental Disabilities, Self Management
Shailen M. Singh; Carly B. Gilson – Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education, 2020
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Programs (IPSE) have emerged as opportunities for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to experience college life and prepare for independent living and integrated employment. However, to date there is no standard definition for what defines a successful IPSE experience. This manuscript…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Postsecondary Education, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
Lindsey Ryan Oakes; Tracy R. Nichols; Stuart J. Schleien; Jeffrey J. Milroy; Robert W. Strack – Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education, 2020
Participation in recreation and sports can produce health benefits for all college students and open pathways to inclusion for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Despite the growing number of college students with IDD on over 260 college campuses across the United States, there is a dearth of literature…
Descriptors: College Students, Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Olivia R. Hester; Ashley V. Taconet; Allison Lombardi – Journal of Correctional Education, 2024
Justice-involved youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at an increased risk of recidivism compared to their peers with and without disabilities. Due to the complexity and unique needs of youth with IDD served in the juvenile justice system, transition supports and services must be individualized and youth-centered…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Juvenile Justice, Educational Legislation, Equal Education
Elizabeth E. Biggs; Lisa S. Zhang; Charis Ling – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2024
Parental stress increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Families with children with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and extensive support needs--such as complex communication needs--experienced additional challenges, including service loss and difficulties accessing virtual learning. The purpose of this study was to understand…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Students with Disabilities, Special Needs Students, COVID-19
Download full textAndrea Laser; Serra Acar; Karen Brown; Katherine B. Green; Lindsey A. Chapman; Chelsea T. Morris; Lauren Hart Rollins; Annie George-Puskar; Monica Gonzalez; Alesia Mickle Moldavan; Kathy R. Doody; Katrina Fulcher-Rood; Pamela Schuetze; Kaitlin Jackson; Bradley Mills; Lindsay R. Dennis; Tai Cole; Kelly Farquharson; Marisa Macy – Journal of Special Education Preparation, 2024
The personnel preparation of early intervention/early childhood special educator (EI/ECSE) candidates is a pivotal stage in supporting the development of professionals who can effectively work with young children with and at-risk of developmental disabilities, their families, and other service providers. This process encompasses a multifaceted…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, At Risk Students, Early Childhood Education, Special Education Teachers
Kelly A. Clark; Moira Konrad; David W. Test – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Previous research has identified "UPGRADE Your Performance" as a method for teaching employment soft skills to students with disabilities. "UPGRADE Your Performance" instruction is a multicomponent intervention including self-evaluation, self-graphing, goal setting, and technology-aided instruction. This pilot study…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Soft Skills, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Widodo, Sri Adi; Prihatiningsih, Ayu; Taufiq, Irham – Participatory Educational Research, 2021
Dyscalculia is one of the barriers to learning for students with some special mental retardation needs. Students with intellectual disabilities may also have dyscalculia. In that sense, in learning mathematics, it is necessary to use various learning media. Related to this condition, the present study aims to determine the effect of the use of…
Descriptors: Interactive Video, Educational Media, Instructional Effectiveness, Mathematics Instruction
Dynia, Jaclyn M.; Solari, Emily J. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2021
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the print knowledge of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in comparison to children who have developmental language disorder (DLD) and typically developing (TD) children as well as examine the child and family predictors of print knowledge. Method: A total of 629 preschool children, including 33…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Preschool Children, Developmental Disabilities
