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Direct linkWu, Chin-Chin; Chiang, Chung-Hsin; Chu, Ching-Lin; Iao, Lai-Sang; Hou, Yuh-Ming – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Two studies were conducted to examine the use of the Taiwanese version of the Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year-Olds for detecting autism spectrum disorder in toddlers aged 18-24 months. Study 1 used receiver operating characteristics to select a cutoff score for the Taiwanese version of the Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year-Olds. It…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Toddlers, Foreign Countries
Draghi, Tatiane Targino Gomes; Cavalcante Neto, Jorge Lopes; Tudella, Eloisa – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2021
Background: Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) have deficits in fundamental motor skills (e.g. catching, flinging, jumping and running) and complex motor skills (related to the contexts of sports, games and leisure) when compared to their typically developing peers. These deficits may compromise motor performance, impacting…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developmental Disabilities, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Disabilities
Gray, Laura; Bownas, Ella; Hicks, Lucy; Hutcheson-Galbraith, Emma; Harrison, Sandra – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2021
This UK study aimed to elicit parental voices and school Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) views, to work towards a better understanding of sex-specific symptomology in females with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and identify the special educational needs of these girls. SENCos in a small local authority (LA) were sent questionnaires…
Descriptors: Females, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Attitudes
Brigham, Frederick J.; McKenna, John William; Claude, Christopher M.; Brigham, Michele M. – Advances in Special Education, 2021
This chapter summarizes issues related to the accurate and timely identification of students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders (EBDs) as well as identifying need, planning interventions, and monitoring outcomes. First, we describe ongoing issues and concerns with accurate (e.g., minimization of false positives and false negatives) and…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Disability Identification, Student Needs
Rebecca E. Murray; Erin E. Barton – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using an autism-specific screening tool for all young children at primary care well visits. Screening can detect risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children whose parents and pediatrician may not otherwise have developmental concerns. The identification of children with or at-risk for ASD…
Descriptors: Pediatrics, Physicians, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Young Children
Sarika S. Gupta; Gregory A. Cheatham; Natasha Strassfeld; Xiaohan Zhu; Cristina Medellin; Mark Nagasawa – Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 2024
Our team was awarded a grant by a private organization in partnership with a local research network to examine disparities in the special education referrals and services provided to young children in New York City (NYC). Our convergent mixed-methods study is exploring how the NYC preschool ecology--consisting of "process,"…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Preschools, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Role
Laurel D. Sarfan; Zia Bajwa; Marlen Diaz; Sondra Tiab; Krista Fisher; Emma R. Agnew; Shayna A. Howlett; Sophia Oliver; Catherine A. Callaway; Allison G. Harvey – Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 2025
Community mental health centers (CMHCs) offer invaluable, publicly-funded treatment for serious mental illness (SMI). Unfortunately, evidence-based psychological treatments are often not delivered at CMHCs, in part due to implementation barriers, such as limited time, high caseloads, and complex clinical presentations. Transdiagnostic treatments…
Descriptors: Parents, Parents with Disabilities, Mental Health, Clinics
Arway, Traci Lynn – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Black males are being identified in special education in urban elementary school districts at a disproportionate rate. The problem addressed in this study was that inconsistent use of multitiered systems of support leads to the disproportionate identification of urban elementary-school-aged Black males in special education. The purpose of this…
Descriptors: African American Students, Males, Special Education, Urban Schools
Olsson, Åsa – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2023
This study provides a systematic review of previous research about teachers' gendered perceptions of pupils with diagnoses or symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This review was conducted using the databases Scopus, Web of Science and ERIC. Nineteen articles were selected after narrowing down a total of 121 articles, in…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Gender Differences, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Literature Reviews
Wiegand, Sarah D.; Brown, Jennifer A.; Lieberman-Betz, Rebecca G. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2023
An early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can improve outcomes for children and assist families in accessing services. Part C providers are often tasked with screening for ASD. The purpose of this study was to survey Part C providers nationwide to understand their ASD screening practices and training needs and extend a survey conducted…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Equal Education
Download full textHetrick, Allyse A.; Kern, Lee; Dever, Bridget V. – Behavioral Disorders, 2022
Epidemiologic research suggests a gap between prevalence estimates of students with emotional or behavioral problems and the actual number of students identified under the federal category of emotional disturbance (ED). To better understand issues related to the identification gap, we investigated the academic and behavioral functioning,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Students with Disabilities
Karisa, Amani; Samuels, Chantal; Watermeyer, Brian; McKenzie, Judith; Vergunst, Richard – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2022
Background: South Africa has migrated the responsibility for early childhood development (ECD) centres from the Department of Social Services to the Department of Basic Education. This functional shift has ushered in consultations and discussions on how best to implement ECD, including opportunities the change may bring. Aim: By anchoring the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Intervention, Disabilities, Young Children
Bauer, Kathleen; Morin, Kristi L.; Renz, Theodore E., III; Zungu, Sinenhlanhla – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2022
The research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) disproportionately originates from high-income countries, indicating a disparity of research in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). One possible reason for this disparity is a lack of culturally appropriate screening and diagnostic tools for use in LMIC. Although a number of tools are commonly…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Low Income Groups, Socioeconomic Status, Screening Tests
Guillon, Quentin; Baduel, Sophie; Bejarano-Martín, Álvaro; Canal-Bedia, Ricardo; MagÁn-Maganto, María; FernÁndez-Álvarez, Clara; Martín-Cilleros, María Victoria; SÁnchez-Gómez, María Cruz; García-Primo, Patricia; Rose-Sweeney, Mary; Boilson, Andrew; Linertova, Renata; Roeyers, Herbert; Van der Paelt, Sara; Schendel, Diana; Warberg, Christine Kloster; Cramer, Susanne; Narzisi, Antonio; Muratori, Filippo; Scattoni, María Luisa; Moilanen, Irma; Yliherva, Anneli; Saemundsen, Evald; Jonsdottir, Sigridur Loa; Efrim-Budisteanu, Magdalena; Arghir, Aurora; Papuc, Sorina Mihaela; Vicente, Astrid; Rasga, Celia; Xenia Kafka, Johanna; Poustka, Luise; Kothgassner, Oswald D.; Kawa, Rafal; Pisula, Ewa; Sellers, Tracey; Posada de la Paz, Manuel; Rogé, Bernadette – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
Satisfaction with the detection process of autism and its determinants was investigated using data from the Autism Spectrum Disorder in the European Union (2015-2018) network. A total of 1342 family members, including 1278 parents, completed an online survey collecting information about their experience and satisfaction with the early detection of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disability Identification, Children
Wigham, Sarah; Ingham, Barry; Le Couteur, Ann; Wilson, Colin; Ensum, Ian; Parr, Jeremy R. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
Accessing adult autism diagnostic pathways can be difficult. This study explored perspectives of UK autistic adults, relatives and clinicians regarding the characteristics of optimal adult autism assessment and diagnostic services. In stage 1, three key stakeholder groups were surveyed about experiences of adult autism diagnostic services…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Adults, Professional Personnel
