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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...

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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...

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Poster

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., Samantha Ross, M.S., & Megan MacDonald, Ph.D. COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES Background