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Early Indication of Reading Difficulty? A Descriptive Analysis of Emergent Literacy Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Fleury, Veronica P.; Lease, Erin M. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2018
In this pilot study, we describe emergent literacy skills and factors related to literacy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 38 parents and their children (n = 18 with ASD; n = 20 typically developing) participated in this study. Our analyses revealed great variability in emergent literacy performance across the ASD…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Emergent Literacy, Reading Difficulties
A Longitudinal Study of Vocabulary Size and Composition in Low Risk Preterm Children
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Pérez-Pereira, Miguel; Cruz, Raquel – First Language, 2018
The vocabulary size and composition of one group of full-term and three groups of low risk preterm children with different gestational ages (GA) were longitudinally compared at 10, 22 and 30 months of age. Expressive vocabulary development was assessed through the CDI. Cognitive development was also assessed at 22 months (Batelle Developmental…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Vocabulary Development, Biomedicine, Gender Differences
Factors Associated with Teacher Delivery of a Classroom-Based Tier 2 Prevention Program
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Sutherland, Kevin S; Conroy, Maureen A; McLeod, Bryce D; Algina, James; Kunemund, Rachel L – Grantee Submission, 2018
Teachers sometimes struggle to deliver evidence based programs designed to prevent and ameliorate chronic problem behaviors of young children with integrity. Identifying factors associated with variations in the quantity and quality of delivery is thus an important goal for the field. This study investigated factors associated with teacher…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Positive Behavior Supports, Performance Factors, Integrity
Reducing Child Problem Behaviors and Improving Teacher-Child Interactions and Relationships: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Best in Class
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Sutherland, Kevin S.; Conroy, Maureen A.; Algina, James; Ladwig, Crystal; Jesse, Gabriel; Gyure, Maria – Grantee Submission, 2018
Research has consistently linked early problem behavior with later adjustment problems, including antisocial behavior, learning problems and risk for the development of emotional/behavioral disorders (EBDs). Researchers have focused upon developing effective intervention programs for young children who arrive in preschool exhibiting chronic…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Behavior Problems, Teacher Student Relationship, Interaction