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Childhood Predictors of Written Expression in Late Adolescents with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Longitudinal Study
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Hamsho, N.; Antshel, K. M.; Eckert, T. L.; Kates, W. R. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is the second most prevalent genetic syndrome and has a characteristic academic and behavioural phenotype. The primary objective of the current study was to examine the childhood predictors of written expression achievement in adolescents with 22q11DS. Written expression is an important skill that…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Genetic Disorders, Predictor Variables, Late Adolescents
Assessment of Cognition and Language in the Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Usefulness of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition
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Torras-Mañá, M.; Gómez-Morales, A.; González-Gimeno, I.; Fornieles-Deu, A.; Brun-Gasca, C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2016
Background: The aim of this study was to test the usefulness of the Cognitive and Language scales Bayley-III in the early assessment of cognitive and language functions in the context of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. This paper focuses on the application of the Bayley-III and studies the predictive value of the test result in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Language Skills, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Predicting Reading Comprehension Academic Achievement in Late Adolescents with Velo-Cardio-Facial (22q11.2 Deletion) Syndrome (VCFS): A Longitudinal Study
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Antshel, K.; Hier, B.; Fremont, W.; Faraone, S. V.; Kates, W. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2014
Background: The primary objective of the current study was to examine the childhood predictors of adolescent reading comprehension in velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS). Although much research has focused on mathematics skills among individuals with VCFS, no studies have examined predictors of reading comprehension. Methods: 69 late adolescents…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Predictor Variables, Children, Reading Comprehension
Parents' Emotion Expression as a Predictor of Child's Social Competence: Children with or without Intellectual Disability
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Green, S.; Baker, B. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Parents' expression of positive emotion towards children who are typically developing (TD) is generally associated with better social development. However, the association between parents' negative emotion expression and social development can be positive or negative depending upon a number of factors, including the child's emotion…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Preschool Children, Social Development, Interpersonal Competence
The Relationship between Sources and Functions of Social Support and Dimensions of Child- and Parent-Related Stress
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Guralnick, M. J.; Hammond, M. A.; Neville, B.; Connor, R. T. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: In this longitudinal study, we examined the relationship between the sources and functions of social support and dimensions of child- and parent-related stress for mothers of young children with mild developmental delays. Methods: Sixty-three mothers completed assessments of stress and support at two time points. Results: Multiple…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Mothers, Young Children, Developmental Delays
Predicting Maternal Parenting Stress in Middle Childhood: The Roles of Child Intellectual Status, Behaviour Problems and Social Skills
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Neece, C.; Baker, B. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: Parents of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) typically report elevated levels of parenting stress, and child behaviour problems are a strong predictor of heightened parenting stress. Interestingly, few studies have examined child characteristics beyond behaviour problems that may also contribute to parenting stress. The…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Mental Retardation, Child Rearing, Parent Attitudes
Longitudinal Analysis of Inpatient Care Utilization among People with Intellectual Disabilities: 1999-2002
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Loh, C.-H.; Lin, J.-D.; Choi, I.-C.; Yen, C.-F.; Hsu, S.-W.; Wu, J.-L.; Tang, C. C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: There has been no longitudinal study in Taiwan to identify the nature and the scale of medical care utilization of people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) up to the present. The aim of this study is to describe inpatient utilization among people under ID care in institutions in order to identify the pattern of medical care needs…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Medical Services, Health Promotion, Medical Care Evaluation
The Contribution of Marital Quality to the Well-Being of Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
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Kersh, J.; Hedvat, T. T.; Hauser-Cram, P.; Warfield, M. E. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: This study examines the contribution of the marital relationship to the well-being of both mothers and fathers of children with developmental disabilities. Parent well-being is conceptualized in terms of mental health, parenting stress and parenting efficacy. Methods: These analyses are based on data from 67 families participating in…
Descriptors: Well Being, Parents, Children, Developmental Disabilities