Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) often have difficulty with social interactions. This study aimed to increase social interactions in adolescents with ASD. Teachers developed friendship goals based on social skills outlined in the teaching-family model. Teachers provided reinforcement to students for displaying positive behaviors li...
Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This study assessed a technology-aided program for supporting leisure occupation in persons with mild or moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Eleven participants were included in the study. At the start of the sessions with the program, a computer presented visually and verbally the leisure options available (i.e., music, comedy, films, and television sho...
Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Effects of a restricted interest play activity on stereotypy, social engagement, and functional play of a preschooler with autism were evaluated in an ABAB design. Baseline free play with peers involved high levels of stereotypy and little play and social engagement. Incorporating restricted interests decreased stereotypy and increased play and soc...
Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Although the neuropsychological underpinnings of problematic alcohol use have been studied extensively, this research has not yet been generalised to individuals with mild to borderline intellectual disability (MBID). In this paper, we present the main findings of a research project aimed at studying the deficiencies in information processing assoc...
Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Research suggests that two prenatal factors, advanced parental age and use of assisted reproductive technology (ART), may independently increase the likelihood for the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Our study evaluated the effect of advanced maternal and paternal ages (i.e., ages 35 and over) a...
Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Researchers have linked the promotion of self-determination with positive school and post-school outcomes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and evidence-based practices, such as the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction (SDLMI), has been developed for use by teachers to enable students to develop self-determinati...
Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
