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Exploration of the use of classroom based physical activity breaks among teachers of students with disabilities

Creator:: Fiscella, Nicole
Abstract:: In 2022, the Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth noted only 24% of children ages 6 to 17 years achieved the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity daily, with a drop in physical activity as children age (Barriss, 2022). More importantly, children with disabilities have been found...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Megan MacDonald, my dissertation committee

Cross-cultural Comparison and Relationship of Motor Skills and Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Taiwan and the United States

Creator:: Sung, Ming-Chih
Abstract:: Early childhood is a crucial time for the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong wellbeing and learning (Irwin et al., 2007). During this critical period, there is an increased demand for motor skills and executive function...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Early childhood is a crucial time for the holistic development of a

Sport Opportunities for Collegiate Students with Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Review of Current Program Offerings, Barriers, and Facilitators

Creator:: McCarty, Kathleen
Abstract:: Students with disabilities are not being afforded the same access to sporting opportunities as their peers without disabilities. The purpose of this dissertation was to build on a foundation of information regarding collegiate adaptive sports through a Critical Disabilities Studies lens. Specific aims included: (1) identifying and describing intercollegiate, adaptive...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Students with disabilities are not being afforded the same access to

The Association Between Motor Skills and Challenging Behaviours in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Stinson, Jodi D.
Abstract:: Children with developmental disabilities (DDs) have been observed to have delays in motor skills compared to their age-matched peers without disabilities. Empirical research suggests that children with motor skill delays experience more internalizing and externalizing behaviours and that early motor skill difficulties may be an important indicator of future increases...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ___________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald

The Role that Parents Play in the Development of Physical Activity Behaviors and Motor Skill Development in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Ku, Byungmo
Abstract:: Young children with developmental disabilities (< 12 years old) participate less in physical activity (PA) and experience motor skill deficits compared to young children without disabilities (Jung, Leung, Schram, & Yun, 2018; Liu, Hamilton, Davis, & ElGarhy, 2014; Whyatt & Craig, 2012). When taking account of a bi-directional relationship between...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Young children with developmental disabilities (< 12 years old

Parental Perceptions of Child's Experiences Participating in a Family Dog-Assisted Physical Activity Program for their Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Simpson, Amelia C.
Abstract:: Introduction: Parents provide an in-depth and unique perspective on their children with developmental disabilities (DDs) experiences and involvement in physical activity. Furthermore, family pets promote physical activity and quality of life in children with DDs. An imitation based physical activity program for children with DD and their family dog took...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Introduction: Parents provide an in-depth and unique perspective on their

Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Creator:: Tyler, Kiley J.
Abstract:: Background. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social-communicative deficits and restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities (APA, 2013). While current estimates suggest 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD, more alarming statistics indicate 1 in 50 school-aged children live with the disorder (Blumberg, Bramlett, Kogan,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Spectrum Disorder. Abstract approved: Megan MacDonald, PhD Background. Autism

Predicting School Readiness Using Motor Skill Proficiency of At-Risk Preschoolers

Creator:: Tepfer, Amanda Taek Soon
Abstract:: Background: Early childhood is filled with incredible growth in all areas of development and offers a critical period for optimal learning (Lerner, 2002). During this critical period both motor skills (Bouffard, Watkinson, Thompson, Causgrove Dunn, & Romanow, 1996; Clark & Metcalfe, 2002; Lubans, Morgan, Cliff, Barnett, & Okely, 2010; Stodden...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank my doctorate advisor and mentor Dr. Megan MacDonald for the time and

Motor and social development : differences between children with and without autism?

Creator:: Irwin, J. Megan
Abstract:: Current prevalence statistics suggest 1 in 88 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (CDC, 2012). ASDs are pervasive developmental disorders characterized by social communicative deficits and restricted interests and behaviors (APA, 2000). Children with ASD also display deficits in motor skills (Green et al., 2002: Pan, Tsai, &...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Current prevalence statistics suggest 1 in 88 children are diagnosed

Transition from Early Childhood Special Education Programs to School Based Programs for Children Diagnosed with Developmental Delay in the State of Oregon : A Secondary Data Analysis

Creator:: Twardzik, Erica E.
Abstract:: Background: Current policy in Oregon under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) indicates that children diagnosed with developmental delay (DD) are eligible for services before school, but not eligible for the receipt of services in school-based programs. Due to this definition of eligibility, children with DD face additional barriers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Megan I. MacDonald Background: Current policy in Oregon under the Individuals with

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Exploration of the use of classroom based physical activity breaks among teachers of students with disabilities

Cross-cultural Comparison and Relationship of Motor Skills and Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Taiwan and the United States

Sport Opportunities for Collegiate Students with Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Review of Current Program Offerings, Barriers, and Facilitators

The Association Between Motor Skills and Challenging Behaviours in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

The Role that Parents Play in the Development of Physical Activity Behaviors and Motor Skill Development in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

Parental Perceptions of Child's Experiences Participating in a Family Dog-Assisted Physical Activity Program for their Children with Developmental Disabilities

Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Predicting School Readiness Using Motor Skill Proficiency of At-Risk Preschoolers

Motor and social development : differences between children with and without autism?

Transition from Early Childhood Special Education Programs to School Based Programs for Children Diagnosed with Developmental Delay in the State of Oregon : A Secondary Data Analysis

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