Students with dyslexia and related reading difficulties can benefit from explicit, systematic morphology instruction for decoding and understanding multisyllabic words. When studying morphemes, students learn to identify, spell, and define prefixes, suffixes, and roots, simultaneously addressing both word recognition and language comprehension.…

In this scoping review, we aimed to explore effective early language intervention strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations. Guided by the PRISMA-ScR framework, we conducted searches in two electronic databases using specific inclusion criteria. An established coding framework was applied to assess the quality of the…

Examination of the effectiveness of an attention intervention using a randomized controlled trial for toddlers with suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Data was collected from Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, Canada between February 2018 and February 2020 (halted due to COVID-19 pandemic). Participants were 35 toddlers…

The purpose of this study was to explore Early Years (EY) teachers' knowledge and perceptions about autism in Greece. An online questionnaire was completed by 276 respondents with experience in teaching children from 0 to 6 years old. The findings showed that EY teachers in Greece are aware of the main difficulties people with autism are likely to…

Purpose: Aphasia rehabilitation is a learning process that unfolds over time. Previous group studies have examined aphasia treatment response using pre- to posttreatment comparison, largely ignoring the unfolding learning response that occurs session-to-session. We aimed to (a) characterize the shape of learning while individuals with aphasia…

Although the field of autism intervention has strived to identify evidence-based practices, translating these interventions into real-world settings remains a significant challenge. This gap particularly impacts marginalized communities, where access to and quality of services are often inferior. Implementation science addresses these gaps by…

Background: Parents are uniquely placed to support their child's development. Interventions which are designed to be delivered by parents therefore hold considerable promise, particularly for children with neurodevelopmental conditions that are associated with particular developmental strengths and challenges. Aims: This study worked in…

Emotional and behavioral issues in adolescents pose significant obstacles to psychological well-being and academic achievement, potentially leading to severe mental health conditions. The escalating prevalence of these behavioral challenges can adversely affect a nation's educational, economic, and social health. This study aims to find…

Maternal substance use is a pressing public health issue that confers risk for maternal health, the parent-infant relationship, and child development. Integrated interventions that jointly address maternal substance use and child development have shown promise for enhancing child outcomes. No research to date has focused exclusively on the…

Transition from primary to secondary school is an important life event for young people that may have impacts on mental health. Objective and subjective measures of the school environment may be associated with mental health outcomes post-transition. Pre-transition (year 6, aged 10-11) survey data from young people in Wales, UK, were linked to…

The Fordham Institute recently published a report analyzing several perceived threats to educational opportunities for students who score well on standardized tests and class grades. The report contends that these threats come from those who are overly concerned about "equity" and who seek to undermine programs designed for these…

Early intervention (EI) sessions are intended to occur in a child's natural environment. Part of a child's natural environment includes the materials they typically can access. Recommended practices in the field suggest that EI providers should use materials in children's homes rather than bringing a toy bag to address the child and family goals.…

Background: Early childhood is seen as a critical period for developing psychological resilience, which is important for the development of young children's mental and physical health. Previous research has identified the value of STEM learning in early childhood education, but less research has focused on the psychological resilience of young…

Research has shown that emotional intelligence programmes can help improve adolescents' mental health, well-being, and behaviour. Although they are primarily applied in the school context, such programmes can also be adapted to specific populations. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an emotional intelligence programme for…

Introduction: This study explored relationships between compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and care behaviors in Memphis Police Department Crisis Intervention Team officers. Methods: A quantitative correlational cross-sectional approach was used. Results: Compassion satisfaction was a statistically significant predictor of care behaviors…