A5084759242- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Education Systems and Policy
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Disability Education and Employment
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Mobile Learning in Education
- Education and Digital Technologies
- Competency Development and Evaluation
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Gender and Technology in Education
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2015-2024
Background Phenotypic heterogeneity among toddlers presenting with ASD symptoms complicates diagnostic considerations and limits our ability to predict long‐term outcomes. To address this concern, we sought identify more homogeneous subgroups within based on toddlers’ clinical profiles in the second year of life, evaluating stability outcomes 1–2 years later. Methods One hundred referred for suspected underwent comprehensive assessments at 22 months ( SD = 3) 37 4). At months, they were...
It is widely believed that early diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder essential for better outcome. This demonstrated by the American Academy Pediatrics recommendation to screen all 1.5–2.5-year-old toddlers disorder. However, multiple longitudinal studies children diagnosed with at 1.5–6 years age treated in community settings have not reported any associations between earlier improved outcome core symptoms. Here, we quantified Longitudinal changes symptoms 131 1.2–5 using...
Background Although temperament has been recognized as an important contributor to childhood psychopathology, its role in emergent autism spectrum phenotypes is not well understood. This study examined whether toddlers with disorder ( ASD ) display temperamental vulnerabilities compared other developmental challenges, these characteristics are distinct from core symptoms, if they stable over time, and contribute social outcomes preschool. Methods Parents of 165 , 58 nonverbal ability‐...
Background Previous research showed that having older, typically developing (TD) siblings is associated with better social functioning in autistic children. Modeling by older and the fact provide a companion to practice skills were suggested as explanations. Objectives To investigate whether similar or an opposite pattern. Methods The Azrieli National Centre for Autism Neurodevelopment Research Israel database was used retrieve data of children who completed Diagnostic Observation Scale...
Background While research has focused on understanding teachers’ attitudes towards the inclusion of children with special educational needs into general education classrooms, there are lacunae that have yet to be addressed. This study examined association between perceived self-efficacy and among elementary school teachers. The also role as a mediating variable knowledge policy, perception support inclusion. Methods Teachers (N = 352) working in or schools completed questionnaires assessing...
Studies have reported that Covid-19 home-quarantine periods had mostly negative psychological impact on children with ASD and their families. Here we examined parent perceived of a 6-week quarantine period imposed in Israel at the beginning outbreak, mid-March 2020.An anonymous online questionnaire was completed by parents 268 ASD. Parents rated deterioration/improvement child's behaviors, abilities, mood, sleep, anxiety along changes own parenting skills, family relationships. We performed...
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are often placed in inclusive mainstream education (ME) or exclusive special (SE) settings. While ME settings usually offer less-intensive and structured intervention programs than SE settings, they more exposure to typically developing peers. A total of 121 children (2–5 years old) ASD, 85 36 ME, completed two Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd edition (ADOS-2) assessments. Repeated-measures analysis covariance (ANCOVA) analyses were...
Abstract While existing literature on the intersection of trauma and autism is limited, emerging evidence suggests heightened vulnerability autistic children to psychological consequences traumatic events, including an elevated risk developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additionally, parents often experience levels negative emotional states, compared typically children. This study investigates impact terrorism war non‐autistic their parents, presenting preliminary results from...
Purpose This article presents a conceptual synthesis of the international literature on inclusive education while expanding upon, and incorporating, articles in this special issue. The authors present their 3P model (philosophy, policy praxis) relate each paper issue to different aspects model. Design/methodology/approach serves as an epilogue Journal Educational Administration well discussion historical distinctions between mainstreaming inclusion examining global trends understanding move...
This article deals with the development of a profile functions and required competencies Education, Training Development (ETD) practitioners at distance education institutions. Based on literature within context Technikon Southern Africa (TSA), it is argued that clear distinction can be drawn between function ETD contact-based institutions Firstly, international national contexts are described for purpose benchmarking, thereafter TSA aligned to benchmarks. Finally, comparison proposed...