Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities articles from December 2004

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities archives from December 2004

A research synthesis of social story interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders.
December 22, 2004... Recent trends in the frequency of diagnoses and special education referrals for children with autism spectrum disorders necessitate the demand for evidence-based educational practices. Specifically, information related to improving social...

The influence of gender patterns and grade level on friendship expectations of middle school students toward peers with severe disabilities.
December 22, 2004... This exploratory study investigated gender and grade level factors in friendship expectations of middle school students toward their peers with severe disabilities. A total of 65 students from two middle schools were surveyed using a...

Employment and adults with Asperger syndrome.
December 22, 2004... Six adults with Asperger syndrome (AS) were interviewed about their experiences regarding employment. Methods included conducting initial and follow-up interviews, either in person, on the phone, or via e-mail. Repeatedly, difficulties and...

Students with severe speech and physical impairments: opportunity barriers to literacy.
December 22, 2004... This qualitative study examined obstacles to literacy for individuals with severe speech and physical impairments (SSPI). Using a constant comparison approach, the authors addressed attitudinal and opportunity barriers to literacy education...

A history of augmentative and alternative communication for individuals with severe and profound disabilities.
December 22, 2004... Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a prominent component in the development of support services for individuals with disabilities, especially those with severe disabilities. In this article we provide an overview of the...

Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders among Connecticut school speech-language pathologists.
December 22, 2004... This study utilized a rating scale and random sampling of Connecticut school speech-language pathologists about their preprofessional education and current knowledge of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The participants had a minimal amount of...

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December 22, 2004... * FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2, 2005 National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality, 4th Annual Forum. San Diego, CA. Contact: 617/754-4900; Colleen O'Rourke, e-mail: corourke@ nichq.org; Web site: www.nichq.org/events * MARCH 2-5, 2005...