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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

The Motor and Social Communicative Skills in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Creator:: Khader, Ayesha
Abstract:: Interventions for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) focus on core impairments in social communication skills, yet studies have shown a relationship between social and motor skill deficits in children with ASD. The purpose of this study is to further examine individual levels of gross and fine motor skills...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: a child with ASD. Acknowledgements I would like to thank Dr. Megan MacDonald, my thesis mentor

Examining physical activity and gross motor skills in children with developmental disabilities

Creator:: Cook, Nicole M.
Abstract:: Many children with developmental disabilities are not engaging in the recommended amount of daily physical activity (Pan, 2008; Shields, Dodd, & Abblitt, 2009; Whitt-Glover et al., 2006), which can lead to additional health disparities and decreased quality of life for children in this population (Field & Jette, 2007). The relationship...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Megan I. MacDonald Many children with developmental disabilities are not engaging in

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

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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

The Motor and Social Communicative Skills in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Examining physical activity and gross motor skills in children with developmental disabilities

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

Examining the Association of Physical Activity and Quality of Life in 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

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

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

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

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