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Examining Early Gender Disparities in Academic Performance: A Pre-School Analysis of Gender Differences and Observations in Academic Assessments

Creator:: Snisky, Briana
Abstract:: Executive function (EF) is an extensively researched topic as a predictor for academic achievements for children. Delineated as qualities of self-regulation, EF prepares a child to produce successful behaviors for their learning and social environments. Entering school with sufficient self-regulation skills is proven advantageous for scholarly performance. Within the early...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Executive function (EF) is an extensively researched topic as a predictor for

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

Paralympic athlete activism on social media

Creator:: Browning, Riley
Abstract:: Activism is the action of promoting and campaigning for political or social change and a growing concept in the United States for the past few decades. This has included a Civil Rights movement, a Disability Rights movement, gender equality movements, and other movements - activist groups have been pushing for...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Activism is the action of promoting and campaigning for political or

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:: , I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my major advisor Dr. Megan MacDonald for the

Examining the Association of Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Sheely, Hannah J.
Abstract:: Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is recommended for all individuals because of the benefits it provides to physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life (QoL). It is also recommended for children with developmental disabilities (DDs), which make up about 15% of all U.S. children ages 3-17 years. Previous studies...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: disabilities. Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Megan

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

Examining the Relationship Between Parent and Child Health in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Heinonen, Gregory A.
Abstract:: Childhood obesity is an extensively research topic as it effects a large number of individuals and has serious consequences on those effected. Current statistics estimate roughly 17% of the youth population is now obese. However, the spread of these cases is not equally distributed. Certain populations are at increased risk...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Childhood obesity is an extensively research topic as it effects a large number

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

Comparison of Behaviors of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Different Play Settings

Creator:: Nussbaum, Katrina
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to compare the child behaviors of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ages 44-91 months) in different play settings. The hypothesis states that more positive child behaviors will be observed in the motor-based play setting compared to the free play setting. This study observed...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald The purpose of

Physical activity and cognitive ability in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Creator:: Johnson, Nicole Brooke
Abstract:: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is described as a developmental disability characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication, and repetitive or restricted movements. It has been shown that as children with ASD age, their cognitive and social skills improve with time, and physical activity has been linked with improving aspects of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Megan MacDonald Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is described as a developmental disability

Examining the Quality of Parent Interaction with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Distinctly Different Play Environments

Creator:: Heinonen, Gregory and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: ASD is characterized primarily by deficits in social and communicative skills, however recent studies show differences in motor skills as well when compared to typically developing children. Because of these differences, parents of children with ASD may portray different behaviors than parents of typically developing children. This research aims to find...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: Heinonen, Megan MacDonald Ph.D. COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES Introduction • Approximately

Examining the influence of social behavior on motor skills during physical activity in children with physical disabilities

Creator:: Conger, Allison, Ross, Samantha, and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: Children with physical disabilities typically participate in physical activities that are aligned with their function. As a result, children with physical disabilities engage in solitary activities more often, leaving little room to practice age appropriate social behaviors during physical activity with peers (Livingston et al, 2011). Emerging literature supports the...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: ., Samantha Ross, M.S., & Megan MacDonald, Ph.D. COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES Background

Motor Skill Proficiency, Performance and Participation in Children with Physical Disabilities

Creator:: Ross, Samantha M.
Abstract:: Background: Mastery of fundamental motor skills (FMS) in childhood is proposed to facilitate participation in physical activity (PA) opportunities, through context-specific application of FMS (Clarke & Metclafe, 2002; Stodden et al., 2008). Children with disabilities impacting motor skill development thus are at greater risk for low PA participation. Evidence indicates...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Children with Physical Disabilities Abstract approved: Megan MacDonald Background

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

Physical Activity and Motor Skills in Children with Disabilities

Creator:: Cowgill, Lisa Michelle
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between physical activity level and motor skill proficiency in school-aged children ages 9-18 with developmental disabilities. Physical activity level was assessed using Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometers, which participants wore for all hours of the day for seven days. Motor skill proficiency...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Megan MacDonald The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between physical

Animal assisted adapted physical activity for children with Cerebral Palsy

Creator:: Johnson, Nicole, Tepfer, Amanda, Baltzer, Wendy, and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: Cerebral Palsy is a muscle movement disorder caused by an insult to the immature developing brain before birth. Children with Cerebral Palsy generally have impaired movement, exaggerated joints, floppiness or rigidity of limbs and torso, abnormal posture, involuntary movement, and unsteady walking. This study was designed to test whether working...
Resource Type:: Poster

Effect of physical activity with family dog on gross motor skills of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Creator:: Winden, Haylee, Tepfer, Amanda, Baltzer, Wendy, and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: Cerebral palsy is a permanent neurodevelopmental disorder that affects physical activity level as well as perception and cognition and is often accompanied by secondary disorders (Rosenbaum, 2006). In order to gain the most health benefits, research shows that meeting the physical activity requirements of strength and cardiorespiratory training should be...
Resource Type:: Poster

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:: during this experience. I also wish acknowledge my advisor Dr. Megan MacDonald for all the time

Socioeconomic Status and Motor Skills in Preschool Aged Children

Creator:: Sprague, Schyler, Kile, M., Lipscomb, S., McClelland, Megan M., and MacDonald, M.
Abstract:: Fine and gross motor skills are essential for healthy development. Studies suggest that children in lower socioeconomic status (SES) families present a delay in these essential motor skills and, therefore, are at risk for poor motor skill development.This study aimed to correlate fine and gross motor skills with family socioeconomic...
Resource Type:: Poster

Motor skills and young children with autism

Creator:: Paradis, Olivia D. and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to compare the fine and gross motor skills of young children with and without autism. Within the Children and Youth with Disabilities Lab, the Movement Intervention for Young Children with Autism project seeks to create effective interventions to improve the fine and gross motor...
Resource Type:: Poster

Wearable Device Users with and without Disabilities and their Physical Activity Behaviors

Creator:: Leung, Willie C.
Abstract:: The importance of physical activity is well documented (Haskell et al., 2009a; McReynolds & Rossen, 2004; Steinbeck, 2001). Despite physical activity’s benefits, many individuals are not meeting current weekly physical activity guidelines recommending ≥ 150 minutes of moderate or ≥ 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic physical activity and 2 or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald John Schuna The

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