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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

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 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:: MacDonald Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is recommended for all individuals because of the

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:: www.acl.gov. Esposito, P., MacDonald, M., Hornyak, J., & Ulrich, D. (2012). Physical activity patterns 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:: Spectrum Disorders, 4(4), 565–576. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2010.01.006 Lloyd, M., MacDonald, M

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:: (3), 315-326. doi:10.1080/02667363.2012.684340 Lloyd, M., MacDonald, M., & Lord, C. (2013). Motor

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

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

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

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Socioeconomic Status and Motor Skills in Preschool Aged Children

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

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

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

Physical activity and cognitive ability in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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

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

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

Paralympic athlete activism on social media

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