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Lee, Pei-chin; Niew, Wern-ing; Yang, Hao-jan; Chen, Vincent Chin-hung; Lin, Keh-chung – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
This meta-analysis examined the effect of behavioral parent training on child and parental outcomes for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Meta-analytic procedures were used to estimate the effect of behavioral parent training on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Variables moderating the intervention…
Descriptors: Intervention, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Parents, Effect Size
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van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Sohier, Jody – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
It is common to use questionnaires and interviews to assess the emotions of staff who serve clients with intellectual disabilities. Remarkably, observations of actual staff behaviour and assessments of nonverbal expressions are usually not involved. In the present study, we have made a first start in the development of an observation instrument…
Descriptors: Expertise, Nonverbal Communication, Observation, Mental Retardation
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Cuesta-Vargas, Antonio Ignacio; Paz-Lourido, Berta; Rodriguez, Alejandro – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Neuromuscular and aerobic capacity can be reduced in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Previous studies suggest these individuals might be particularly susceptible to losing basic functions because of poor physical fitness. The aim of this study is to describe the physical fitness profile of adult athletes with ID and identify whether…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Females, Mental Retardation, Physical Activity Level