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Math Practice and Its Influence on Math Skills and Executive Functions in Adolescents with Mild to Borderline Intellectual Disability
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Jansen, Brenda R. J.; De Lange, Eva; Van der Molen, Mariet J. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
Adolescents with mild to borderline intellectual disability (MBID) often complete schooling without mastering basic math skills, even though basic math is essential for math-related challenges in everyday life. Limited attention to cognitive skills and low executive functioning (EF) may cause this delay. We aimed to improve math skills in an…
Descriptors: Memory, Subtraction, Adolescents, Control Groups
The Impact of Rope Jumping Exercise on Physical Fitness of Visually Impaired Students
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Chen, Chao-Chien; Lin, Shih-Yen – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of rope jumping exercise on the health-related physical fitness of visually impaired students. The participants' physical fitness was examined before and after the training. The exercise intensity of the experimental group was controlled with Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) (values…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Visual Impairments, Physical Fitness
The Effect of a Computerized Visual Perception and Visual-Motor Integration Training Program on Improving Chinese Handwriting of Children with Handwriting Difficulties
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Poon, K. W.; Li-Tsang, C. W .P.; Weiss, T. P. L.; Rosenblum, S. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
This study aimed to investigate the effect of a computerized visual perception and visual-motor integration training program to enhance Chinese handwriting performance among children with learning difficulties, particularly those with handwriting problems. Participants were 26 primary-one children who were assessed by educational psychologists and…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Learning Problems, Handwriting
The Effect of Rehearsal Training on Working Memory Span of Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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Loomes, Carly; Rasmussen, Carmen; Pei, Jacqueline; Manji, Shazeen; Andrew, Gail – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2008
A key area of weakness in individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is working memory, thus the goal of this study was to determine whether teaching children (aged 4-11) with FASD verbal rehearsal would increase their memory. Rehearsal training has been effective in other populations with working memory difficulties, so we…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Pretests Posttests, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Can Social Stories Enhance the Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Skills of Children with LD?
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Kalyva, Efrosini; Agaliotis, Ioannis – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2009
Since many children with learning disabilities (LD) face interpersonal conflict resolution problems, this study examines the efficacy of social stories in helping them choose more appropriate interpersonal conflict resolution strategies. A social story was recorded and played to the 31 children with LD in the experimental group twice a week for a…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Intervention, Learning Disabilities
The Clinical Effectiveness of a Multisensory Therapy on Clients with Developmental Disability
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Chan, Sally; Fung, Maggie Yuen; Tong, Chien Wai; Thompson, David – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2005
Many clients in Hong Kong with developmental disabilities stay in mental hospitals because of mental disorders and behavioural problems. There is a need to identify strategies that promote psychological well-being and reduce problem behaviours in this group of clients. This study evaluates the impact of multisensory therapy on participants'…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment, Experimental Groups