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Visual Attention in Joint Attention Bids: A Comparison between Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Toddlers
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Selda Ozdemir; Isik Akin-Bulbul; Erol Yildiz – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Impairments in joint attention are considered core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are crucial for early assessment and intervention. However, existing information about visual attention during joint attention and its relation to developmental functioning is limited. The current study investigated the visual attention differences…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention, Attention Control
Effects and Retention of Different Physical Exercise Programs on Children's Cognitive and Motor Development
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Rodríguez-Negro, Josune; Pesola, J. Arto; Yanci, Javier – Journal of Educational Research, 2020
The aim of this study was to carry out three intervention programs [i.e. balance intervention program (BIP), game based program (GBP) and drama learning program (DLP)] and to assess their effects on school-age children's cognitive (creativity, attention and impulse control) and motor (balance, aiming and catching) development. These functions were…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Cognitive Development, Motor Development, Creativity
The Effect of Perceptual-Motor Training on Attention in the Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Afshari, Javad – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
The present study attempted to investigate the effect of perceptual-motor training on attention in children with autism spectrum disorders. The participants (20 girls and 20 boys) were divided into experimental and control groups. They were selected from among 85 subjects after primary tests to be matched. The design of the study was…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Autism, Statistical Analysis, Psychomotor Skills
Readiness for School Involves an Array of Skills: Let's Not Forget Fine Motor Development. NCRECE In Focus. Volume 1, Issue 5
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Goffin, Stacie G. – National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education, 2010
Interest in children's success as readers has existed for a long time. With growing attention to our nation's global competitiveness, school success with math and science is joining reading as important topic areas for children's early learning. As a result, new research is exploring predictors of school success with math and science as well as…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Preschool Children, Motor Development, Early Childhood Education
Some Thoughts about Sitting Still.
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Hunter, Tom – Young Children, 2000
Discusses the importance of movement to mental and physical development, especially in young children's learning environments. Suggests that children naturally need to move in order to learn, and adults' efforts to entice children to sit still, pay attention, and be quiet often run contrary to this need. Proposes creating safe learning…
Descriptors: Attention, Childhood Needs, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style
Infant Day Care: Some Research Findings.
Vroegh, Karen – 1976
This paper presents a study of the effects of "typical" infant day care on children's behavior and development. The variables studied include center versus home programs, length of time in day care, age of child and sex of child. Subjects for the study were 114 boys and girls (ranging in age from 12 to 36 months) enrolled in either a day…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attention, Child Development, Cognitive Development