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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Influence of Colour on Acquisition and Generalisation of Graphic Symbols
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Hetzroni, O. E.; Ne'eman, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Children with autism may benefit from using graphic symbols for their communication, language and literacy development. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of colour versus grey-scale displays on the identification of graphic symbols using a computer-based intervention. Method: An alternating treatment design was…
Descriptors: Color, Generalization, Identification, Intervention
Mediating Haptic Exploratory Strategies in Children Who Have Visual Impairment and Intellectual Disabilities
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McLinden, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
This article provides a synthesis of literature pertaining to the development of haptic exploratory strategies in children who have visual impairment and intellectual disabilities. The information received through such strategies assumes particular significance for these children, given the restricted information available through their visual…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Mental Retardation, Child Development, Disabilities
Social Skills and Associated Psychopathology in Children with Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Implications for Interventions
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Shashi, V.; Veerapandiyan, A.; Schoch, K.; Kwapil, T.; Keshavan, M.; Ip, E.; Hooper, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Although distinctive neuropsychological impairments have been delineated in children with chromosome 22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS), social skills and social cognition remain less well-characterised. Objective: To examine social skills and social cognition and their relationship with neuropsychological function/behaviour and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Control Groups, Check Lists
Is the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist a Useful Tool for Monitoring Progress in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders?
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Magiati, I.; Moss, J.; Yates, R.; Charman, T.; Howlin, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: There are few well validated brief measures that can be used to assess the general progress of young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) over time. In the present study, the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) was used as part of a comprehensive assessment battery to monitor the progress of 22 school-aged children…
Descriptors: Evidence, Check Lists, Intervention, Autism
Parents' Emotion Expression as a Predictor of Child's Social Competence: Children with or without Intellectual Disability
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Green, S.; Baker, B. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Parents' expression of positive emotion towards children who are typically developing (TD) is generally associated with better social development. However, the association between parents' negative emotion expression and social development can be positive or negative depending upon a number of factors, including the child's emotion…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Preschool Children, Social Development, Interpersonal Competence
The Early Development of Stereotypy and Self-Injury: A Review of Research Methods
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Symons, F. J.; Sperry, L. A.; Dropik, P. L.; Bodfish, J. W. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2005
The origin and developmental course of stereotypic and self-injurious behaviour among individuals with developmental disabilities such as intellectual disability (ID) or pervasive development disorders such as autism is not well understood. Twelve studies designed to document the prevalence, nature, or development of stereotypic and/or…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Developmental Delays
Academic Underachievement by People with Prader-Willi Syndrome
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Whittington, J.; Holland, A.; Webb, T.; Butler, J.; Clarke, D.; Boer, H. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2004
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorder that is associated with the under-expression of maternally imprinted genes at the 15q11-q13 chromosomal locus. In addition to a characteristic physical and behavioural phenotype, those with the syndrome have impaired social cognition, literal mindedness and…
Descriptors: Underachievement, Educational Needs, Socialization, Special Schools