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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paralympic athlete activism on social media

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

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

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

Physical activity and cognitive ability in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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

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

Physical Activity and Motor Skills in Children with Disabilities

Animal assisted adapted physical activity for children with Cerebral Palsy

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

Socioeconomic Status and Motor Skills in Preschool Aged Children

Motor skills and young children with autism

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