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Chung Eun Lee; Taesu Lee – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2025
The use of non-face-to-face services and kiosks has expanded due to the development of information and communication technology and accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Korea, the use of self-service kiosks has grown to about four times pre-pandemic levels. Therefore, it is pivotal for students with intellectual and developmental…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
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Baker, Joshua N.; Stanger, Carol; Katz-Flotte, Sarah; Garza, Tiberio – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2023
This 2-year pilot study aimed to investigate the effects of a job coaching application (i.e., Job Coaching on Demand) on the knowledge and competencies of teachers and job coaches that work with young adults with developmental disabilities. Due to the global pandemic, this research was conducted virtually over a 2-year period. During the first…
Descriptors: Job Development, Computer Oriented Programs, Coaching (Performance), Young Adults
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Balint-Langel, Kinga; Yuan, Chengan; Hua, Youjia – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2022
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often have difficulties with self-management skills such as scheduling daily tasks for educational, vocational, and leisure purposes. In this study, we used a multiple probe across participant design to evaluate the effects of constant time delay in teaching young adults with IDD…
Descriptors: Self Management, Time Management, Teaching Methods, Young Adults
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McMahon, Don D.; McMahon, Amanda K.; Anglin, Mykala; Abrams, Kathryn; Wilds, Kelley; Aumel, Aidan – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2023
Research on using technology to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in exercise, health, and wellness is not as abundant as using technology in academic areas. The purpose of this article is to provide educators with resources that will assist in filling this technology gap. This article provides examples of specific…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Exercise
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Maich, Kimberly; Rutherford, Camille; Bishop, Courtney – Exceptionality Education International, 2019
Twelve pilot project participants with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities used mobile devices (smartwatch and smartphone technology) and individualized apps focused on time management, coping, budgeting, exercise, and safety to support independence and community engagement. Ten participants with intellectual and/or developmental…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Time Management
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Bornman, Juan; Romski, MaryAnn; King, Marika; Madima, Vuledzani M.; Sevcik, Rose A. – Infants and Young Children, 2020
Using a mobile health application (i.e., app) to empower primary caregivers of young children with developmental disorders in low- and middle-income countries is opening up new avenues for early childhood intervention. Thirteen caregivers and 10 speech-language pathologists participated in 3 focus groups to explore their perspectives about the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Telecommunications
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Evmenova, Anya S.; Graff, Heidi J.; Genaro Motti, Vivian; Giwa-Lawal, Kudirat; Zheng, Hui – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2019
In response to the increasing number of young adults with intellectual and development disability (IDD) in inclusive postsecondary settings, a wearable technology application was designed to support students' learning, participation, and independence. This article describes the design research process leading to the development of the technology…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Assistive Technology, Intervention, Young Adults
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Uphold, Nicole M.; Douglas, Karen H.; Loseke, Dannell L. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2016
A withdrawal design study evaluated the effectiveness of using constant time delay to teach six adults with a developmental disability to program and use an iPod touch® as an electronic photographic activity schedule (ePAS). The ePAS, created with the First Then Visual Schedule app, consisted of photographs of different exercises to complete…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Computer Oriented Programs, Recreation
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Dunn, Michael; Barrio, Brenda; Hsiao, Yun-Ju – Canadian Journal of Action Research, 2016
Students with developmental disabilities often struggle with life-readiness skills (e.g., literacy skills such as reading and writing, task completion, and communication), which also help prepare students for the workplace. Assistive technology tools offer these students a means to do better in these areas. In this action-research study, we…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Assistive Technology, Developmental Disabilities, Daily Living Skills