A5082916707- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Disability Education and Employment
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Communication in Education and Healthcare
- Forecasting Techniques and Applications
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Innovation, Sustainability, Human-Machine Systems
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Evaluation of Teaching Practices
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
Eastern Illinois University
2023-2024
University of Massachusetts Lowell
2020-2023
University of Alabama
2020-2021
Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have shown low levels of physical fitness, increasing risks for health-related problems associated inactivity, such as being overweight, when compared typically developing children. Few studies examined activity (PA) among adults ASD. This U.S.-based study participation in attitudes barriers toward PA ASD their peers without We used standardized existing scales to survey participants data regarding frequency engagement weekly...
Abstract Interteaching is a behavioral teaching method that has demonstrated efficacy in higher education. Of particular interest the use of preparation guide (a guided reading assignment), which designed to promote engagement other areas interteaching process. The present study compared completed before start class with quiz administered at class. was hypothesized serve as functional alternative guide. A total 38 undergraduate students enrolled an Introduction Psychology course participated...
Abstract Financial literacy is highly correlated to long‐term positive economic outcomes. Research examining the financial of autistic adults virtually nonexistent which concerning given implications decision‐making for quality life. This study assessed conceptual understanding and behaviors compared with a matched group nonautistic adults. An online questionnaire income, use tools, feelings toward finances, programs, knowledge, preference receiving education. The findings indicated that...
Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are attending university in increasing numbers. While those ASD may be very knowledgeable within their chosen field, a range of academic-related and nonacademic challenges hinder success including executive functioning interpersonal issues. The purpose this study was to conduct preliminary investigation into the perspective parents high schoolers regarding son/daughters’ transition college. Qualitative analysis parent interviews examined...
There is considerable need to identify effective service provision models support adults on the autism spectrum as they seek lead independent lives. This study outlines an individualized life skills coaching program for with autism, "LifeMAP", and experiences perspectives of coaches. Responses a tailored questionnaire provided detailed insight into how coaches were performing their job, strategies utilized, reasons client success difficulty, challenges faced by coaches, ways supported staff....
Purpose The lack of services for adults on the autism spectrum is growing concern. Given huge variation in how impacts people, individualized approaches might be particularly effective. purpose this paper to present an overview a community-based life-skills coaching program with “LifeMAP.” Design/methodology/approach LifeMAP structured around meetings between client and their coach where they identify, prioritize make progress toward self-selected goals. was established 2008 has since served...
As the autism community continues to grow, it is increasingly important evaluate strategies teach workplace-related skills members of this community. One these self-advocacy, defined by Test et al. as consisting four components: self-knowledge, knowledge rights, communication, and leadership. This study aimed address second component definition, rights. Three autistic adults learned information about key terms from Americans with Disabilities Act. Participants practiced identifying legal...