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Poole, Daniel; Gowen, Emma; Warren, Paul A.; Poliakoff, Ellen – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Previous studies have indicated that visual-auditory temporal acuity is reduced in children with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) in comparison to neurotypicals. In the present study we investigated temporal acuity for all possible bimodal pairings of visual, tactile and auditory information in adults with ASC (n = 18) and a matched control group…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Perceptual Development
Mere-Cook, Yvette – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Results from previous research studies suggest that inclusive settings benefit all learners. However, general education teachers often do not have built in supports within the classroom to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Implementing a sensory diet curriculum (SDC) is one instructional practice that addresses needs of students with…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Disabilities, Sensory Experience
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Colonnesi, Cristina; Koops, Willem; Meerum Terwogt, Mark – Infant and Child Development, 2008
The present study examined two key aspects of young children's ability to explain human behaviour in a mentalistic way. First, we explored desires that are of a level of difficulty comparable with that of false beliefs. For this purpose, the so-called "alternative desires" were created. Second, we examined how children's psychological…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Intention, Young Children, Child Psychology