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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

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

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: ______________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Introduction: Parents provide an in-depth and unique perspective on their