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Ali Sharifi; Faramarz Asanjarani – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2024
It is well-known that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and specific learning disorder (SLD) often exhibit behavioural and emotional problems. However, little is known about how these problems compare between the two groups of children. This study sought to fill this gap in knowledge by comparing the executive functions…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems
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Yazdi-Ugav, Orly; Zach, Sima; Zeev, Aviva – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2022
The purpose of the study was to characterize the relationships between behavior problems, academic achievement, and loneliness of students in the upper and lower thirds of a social skills classification. Participants were 733 students (359 boys and 374 girls) ages 9 to 14 years, 642 without learning disabilities (LDs) and 91 with LDs. Their…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Children, Early Adolescents
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Wakeman, Holly N.; Wadsworth, Sally J.; Olson, Richard K.; DeFries, John C.; Pennington, Bruce F.; Willcutt, Erik G. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
This study investigated the relationship between mathematics difficulties and psychopathology in a large community sample (N = 881) of youth (8-18 years of age) in the United States. The primary aims of the study were to (a) test the associations between mathematics difficulties and specific components of internalizing, externalizing, attention,…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Correlation, Learning Problems
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Thyge Tegtmejer; Roger Säljö – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2024
In educational systems around the world, there is a long tradition of using psychiatric diagnoses when providing support in the special educational field. For instance, many countries have special schools and special classes for students with psychiatric diagnoses such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism spectrum disorder and…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Comorbidity, Psychiatry
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Jones, Patrick; Derby, K. Mark; Engler, Joseph R.; Trotter, Thomas – Insights into Learning Disabilities, 2019
This study was designed to evaluate the instruction of children with autism spectrum disorder as they were taught basic hockey skills. Novice instructors with no hockey background but a willingness to instruct the athletes completed skill training. The study was conducted across three phases: baseline where the coaches received no instruction on…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Novices, Team Sports, Athletes
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Siu, Michelle T.; Goodman, Sarah J.; Yellan, Isaac; Butcher, Darci T.; Jangjoo, Maryam; Grafodatskaya, Daria; Rajendram, Rageen; Lou, Youliang; Zhang, Rujun; Zhao, Chunhua; Nicolson, Rob; Georgiades, Stelios; Szatmari, Peter; Scherer, Stephen W.; Roberts, Wendy; Anagnostou, Evdokia; Weksberg, Rosanna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Many neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) share common learning and behavioural impairments, as well as features such as dysregulation of the oxytocin hormone. Here, we examined DNA methylation (DNAm) in the 1st intron of the oxytocin receptor gene, "OXTR," in patients with autism spectrum (ASD), attention deficit and hyperactivity (ADHD)…
Descriptors: Genetics, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Biochemistry
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Eklund, Katie; Kilgus, Stephen P.; Taylor, Crystal; Allen, Amanda; Meyer, Lauren; Izumi, Jared; Beardmore, Megan; Frye, Sara; McLean, Deija; Calderon, Fedra; Kilpatrick, Kayla – School Mental Health, 2019
Systematic literature reviews have supported the effectiveness of behavioral Tier 2 interventions, with research being particularly plentiful in relation to Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) and social skills training (SST). Though findings indicate either approach is effective in isolation, a recent study suggested these approaches might be particularly…
Descriptors: Response to Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Interpersonal Competence, Elementary School Students
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Lin, Ching-Lan Rosaline; Foley-Nicpon, Megan – Gifted and Talented International, 2019
In the United States, scholars both in and out of gifted education have been studying twice-exceptional students for the past several decades. These students often face significant challenges and barriers in the process of achieving their educational and career goals, as they are often confronted with combining their talent domains with the…
Descriptors: Gifted Disabled, Barriers, Talent, Creativity
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Dimitrellou, Eleni; Hurry, Jane – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2019
Despite the considerable institutional changes schools have made to accommodate the individual needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as underpinned by key principles of inclusion, there is still international concern about the mainstream experiences pupils with SEND have in school settings. This study helps us…
Descriptors: Student School Relationship, Secondary School Students, Student Attitudes, Adolescent Attitudes
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Hannig, Nele; Koop, Christine – Gifted and Talented International, 2016
In Germany, parents can request counseling and assessment of school-related learning and behavioral issues from either independent counseling centers or school-based ones. Focusing on giftedness consultations at independent counseling centers, the goal of this study is to provide a detailed description of the reasons for and the issues discussed…
Descriptors: Gifted, Correlation, Age Differences, Gender Differences
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Alqahtani, Ragea; Murry, Francie R. – European Journal of Educational Sciences, 2015
The purpose of this study was to examine the Peer Buddy Program at a high school for students with disabilities (i.e., learning and behavior disabilities) in academic and social achievement. Two specific questions were addressed: Do students with learning and/or emotional/behavioral disabilities, who are participating in the Peer Buddy Program,…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Peer Relationship, High School Students, Academic Achievement
Algozzine, Bob – Online Submission, 2012
Ecological theorists have suggested that "disturbance" may result from an interaction between a child's behavior and reactions to that behavior within ecosystems such as schools. In this context, behavior is viewed as "disturbing" rather than "disturbed" and equal emphasis is given to the child and to individuals with whom the child interacts when…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Behavior Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Learning Disabilities
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Alderman, Gary L.; Green, Susan K. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2011
As many educators can attest, the quality of teacher-student relationships often has enormous impact on student success at every level. When teacher-student relationships improve, concurrent improvements in classroom behavior such as reductions in aggression and increases in compliance with rules can be expected. Students have also shown…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Student Behavior, Learning Disabilities, Interpersonal Competence
Wu, Sarah S.; Willcutt, Erik G.; Escovar, Emily; Menon, Vinod – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2014
Although behavioral difficulties are well documented in reading disabilities, little is known about the relationship between math ability and internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Here, we use standardized measures to investigate the relation among early math ability, math anxiety, and internalizing and externalizing behaviors in a group of…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Anxiety, Behavior Problems, Correlation
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Orsmond, Gael I.; Shattuck, Paul T.; Cooper, Benjamin P.; Sterzing, Paul R.; Anderson, Kristy A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
Investigating social participation of young adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is important given the increasing number of youth aging into young adulthood. Social participation is an indicator of life quality and overall functioning. Using data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2, we examined rates of participation in…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Young Adults, Participation
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