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Valeria Di Martino; Marta Pellegrini; Natalia Altomari; Andrea Peru – Prospects, 2024
In an increasingly complex world, the development of logical reasoning skills is vital for students of all ages. This study investigates the impact of the Logical Intelligence Enhancement Program (LIEP) on the logical reasoning skills of a large sample of primary school students aged between eight and eleven. The research encompasses 54 classes…
Descriptors: Logical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Elementary School Students, Program Effectiveness
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Ozlem Altindag Kumas; Adile Emel Sardohan Yildirim – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
This study assessed the effectiveness of a program aimed at improving the early numeracy skills of students with moderate intellectual disability. The persistence of the acquired skills and the program's impact on learning were monitored. Feedback from the students and their mothers was also gathered. Using a multiple-probe design across subjects,…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Students with Disabilities, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Program Effectiveness
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Christopher Lopata; Marcus L. Thomeer; Jonathan D. Rodgers; James P. Donnelly; Jennifer Lodi-Smith – Grantee Submission, 2024
Purpose: A prior randomized trial found a school social intervention yielded significantly better outcomes (social and autism features) immediately following intervention compared to typical school programming (services-as-usual [SAU]) for children on the autism spectrum. In that study, children in the SAU condition subsequently completed a summer…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Outcomes of Education, Children
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Christopher Lopata; Marcus L. Thomeer; Jonathan D. Rodgers; James P. Donnelly; Jennifer Lodi-Smith – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
A prior randomized trial found a school social intervention yielded significantly better outcomes (social and autism features) immediately following intervention compared to typical school programming (services-as-usual [SAU]) for children on the autism spectrum. In that study, children in the SAU condition subsequently completed a summer social…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Achievement Tests, Intelligence Tests, Children
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Federico Batini; Giulia Toti – Education 3-13, 2024
In an era of evolving literacy challenges, an Italian based project 'Leggere: Forte!' (Reading Strong) is promoting shared reading aloud to spark youth interest in reading and improve language skills. Now in its third year, the project team have analysed the impact of daily shared reading on 1829 children aged 3-10. The results show significant…
Descriptors: Reading Aloud to Others, Language Skills, Literacy, Foreign Countries
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Marquis, Willa A.; Baker, Bruce L. – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Introduction: While transitioning to adulthood presents challenges for youth with developmental disabilities (DD), opportunities to develop adult social roles and communication skills may foster more optimal outcomes. One such opportunity is developing conflict resolution skills within parent-adolescent relationships. Methods: We examined how…
Descriptors: Mothers, Adolescents, Parent Child Relationship, Intellectual Disability
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Chung Eun Lee; Taesu Lee – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2025
The use of non-face-to-face services and kiosks has expanded due to the development of information and communication technology and accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Korea, the use of self-service kiosks has grown to about four times pre-pandemic levels. Therefore, it is pivotal for students with intellectual and developmental…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
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Charitaki, Garyfalia; Soulis, Spyridon-Georgios; Alevriadou, Anastasia – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Exploring the individual differences of the longitudinal growth of early numeracy (EN) in young children with Intellectual disabilities (IDs) prerequires the critical stage of exploring and validating the potential factor structure. Despite the fact that Relational Skills (RS), Counting Skills (CS) and Operations (O) are expected to constitute…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Numeracy, Young Children, Intellectual Disability
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Uju I. Nnubia; Franca O. Okechukwu; Philip C. Mefoh; Chidiogo L. Umennuihe; Ezinne J. Nwauzoije; Kalu T. U. Ogba; Ezeda K. Ogbonnaya; Chinenye J. Aliche; Chibundo A. Nwobi; Clara C. Onyekachi; Dorathy N. Okoli; Chioma J. Nnorodi; Esther C. Epistle; Stephen M. Abang; Chidera V. Obi – Journal of Education, 2024
This study determines the effectiveness of a non-digital picture concept programme to treat cognitive deficits in pupils with dyslexia. Using a sample of 38 primary two pupils (aged 7-9 years) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, a Picture Concept Activity and the traditional method of repetitive passage drill were administered for eight weeks and results…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Learning Activities, Cognitive Ability, Skill Development
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Daunhauer, Lisa A.; Will, Elizabeth; Schworer, Emily; Fidler, Deborah J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: We examined longitudinal academic achievement and neuropsychological functioning across two time points in young students with Down syndrome (DS) and a typically developing (TD) comparison group equated on nonverbal mental age (NVMA). Method: Participants engaged in assessments of academic achievement, executive function (EF), and…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Academic Achievement, Executive Function, Psychomotor Skills
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Lopata, Christopher; Lipinski, Alanna M.; Thomeer, Marcus L.; Rodgers, Jonathan D.; Donnelly, James P.; McDonald, Christin A.; Volker, Martin A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2017
This study examined the feasibility and initial outcomes of a comprehensive outpatient psychosocial treatment (MAXout) for children aged 7-12 years with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. The 18-week treatment, two 90-minute sessions per week, included instruction and therapeutic activities targeting social/social communication skills,…
Descriptors: Children, Preadolescents, Clinics, Autism
Baum, Susan M.; Schader, Robin M.; Hébert, Thomas P. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2014
This study sought to understand the experiences of a cohort of students who entered a strengths-based private school for twice-exceptional students during middle school and successfully completed graduation requirements. Using a case study design, the researchers analyzed data collected from student and teacher interviews, parent focus groups,…
Descriptors: Private Schools, Middle Schools, Middle School Students, Gifted
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Rosen, Nicole E.; McCauley, James B.; Lord, Catherine – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
Siblings play an important role in shaping the developmental trajectories of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Having siblings has been associated with better social communication, non-verbal communication, and theory of mind abilities in autism spectrum disorder. However, little is known about the impact of siblings on adaptive skill…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Siblings, Sibling Relationship
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Spivey, Corrine E.; Mechling, Linda C. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2016
This study evaluated the effectiveness of video modeling with a constant time delay procedure to teach social safety skills to three young women with intellectual disability. A multiple probe design across three social safety skills (responding to strangers who: requested personal information; requested money; and entered the participant's…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Modeling (Psychology), Social Development, Skill Development
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Verschuur, Rianne; Huskens, Bibi; Verhoeven, Ludo; Didden, Robert – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Deficits in question-asking are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Furthermore, their opportunities to self-initiate questions are often hindered by directive behavior of their conversation partners. This study assessed the effectiveness of staff training in pivotal response treatment (PRT) on staff member-created…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Questioning Techniques, Program Effectiveness
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