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Semi-Automatic Assessment of Vocalization Quality for Children With and Without Angelman Syndrome
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Lisa R. Hamrick; Amanda Seidl; Bridgette L. Kelleher – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Automated methods for processing of daylong audio recordings are efficient and may be an effective way of assessing developmental stage for typically developing children; however, their utility for children with developmental disabilities may be limited by constraints of algorithms and the scope of variables produced. Here, we present a novel…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Child Development, Verbal Communication
Efficacy and Social Validity of Peer Network Interventions for High School Students with Severe Disabilities
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Asmus, Jennifer M.; Carter, Erik W.; Moss, Colleen K.; Biggs, Elizabeth E.; Bolt, Daniel M.; Born, Tiffany L.; Bottema-Beutel, Kristen; Brock, Matthew E.; Cattey, Gillian N.; Cooney, Molly; Fesperman, Ethan S.; Hochman, Julia M.; Huber, Heartley B.; Lequia, Jenna L.; Lyons, Gregory L.; Vincent, Lori B.; Weir, Katie – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2017
This randomized controlled trial examined the efficacy of peer network interventions to improve the social connections of 47 high school students with severe disabilities. School staff invited, trained, and supported 192 peers without disabilities to participate in individualized social groups that met throughout one semester. Compared to…
Descriptors: High School Students, Severe Disabilities, Peer Relationship, Social Networks
Validating Functional Measures of Physical Ability for Aging People with Intellectual Developmental Disability
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Maring, Joyce R.; Costello, Ellen; Birkmeier, Marisa C.; Richards, Maggie; Alexander, Lisa M. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
Unlike the aging population without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), few standardized performance measures exist to assess physical function and risk for adverse outcomes such as nonfatal, unintentional injuries. We modified 3 selected standardized performance tools in the areas of general fitness (2-Minute Walk Test), balance…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Physical Fitness
Convergent Validity of the Mullen Scales of Early Learning and the Differential Ability Scales in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Bishop, Somer L.; Guthrie, Whitney; Coffing, Mia; Lord, Catherine – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
Despite widespread use of the Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL; E. M. Mullen, 1995) as a cognitive test for children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, the instrument has not been independently validated for use in these populations. Convergent validity of the MSEL and the Differential Ability Scales (DAS; C.…
Descriptors: Validity, Cognitive Tests, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)
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Verdugo, Miguel-Angel; Arias, Benito; Ibanez, Alba; Schalock, Robert L. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2010
The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) is used to determine the profile and intensity of the supports needed by a person to participate successfully in major life activities. With its publication into 13 languages, a need has arisen to document its reliability and validity across language and cultural groups. Here we explain the adaptation and the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Validity, Measures (Individuals), Foreign Countries
Factorial Validity of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)
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Kuppens, Sofie; Bossaert, Goele; Buntinx, Wil; Molleman, Catherin; Van den Abbeele, Ann; Maes, Bea – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2010
The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) was developed to provide information on the support needs of persons with intellectual disability. Our aim here was to evaluate the factorial validity of the SIS in a sample of 14,862 persons with intellectual disability. The structure of the instrument as promulgated by the developers was tested and its…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Validity, Factor Structure, Measures (Individuals)