Abstract Though there is empirical support for the relation between parents' mental state talk to children and children's social understanding, including false belief understanding (FBU) emotion (EU), effect sizes range widely. The current meta‐analysis focused on moderators of this relation: content (e.g., cognitive vs. talk), quality appropriate inappropriate), context book reminiscing). Data from 22 studies examining FBU 18 EU were examined. Participants included 2,298 (<7 years)....

This report examines 174 young children's language outcomes in the Bucharest Early Intervention Project, first randomized trial of foster placement after institutional care. Age was highly correlated with outcomes. Placement by 15 months led to similar expressive and receptive test scores as typical age peers at 30 42 months. from 24 also dramatic improvement. In contrast, children placed had same severe delays Language samples confirmed that lower skill.

The current study investigated the ability of typically developing children in Grades 3 and 5 to use morphological analysis determine meanings derived words with without context clues. Also interest was relation between children's reading practices their performance determining words.Children provided definitions for 20 low-frequency that were presented them isolation context. Responses scored on a scale 0 based Dynamic Assessment Morphological Analysis--Modified (DATMA-M), which created by...

Recreation is an essential part of life that provides enriching experiences may define one's course similar to careers or other interests. An understanding the role volunteers in active community-based recreational programs can help generate ways enhance participation and contribute additional communication opportunities with people who have complex needs. Nine from two adaptive ski one therapeutic horseback-riding program Northeast region United States participated semi-structured...

Purpose There is currently a very limited scope of research in the field speech-language pathology on sibling involvement treatment children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Principles family systems theory (FST) recognize interrelatedness and dynamic nature unit, making it relevant useful guiding framework for future practice intervention. Method In this article, core principles FST are reviewed, followed by state related to relationships ASD, roles typically developing siblings ASD...

In two studies, the reason that infants in a novel situation look to adults was assessed. Study 1, 10‐ and 13‐month‐old encountered visual cliff deep (56 cm) or ambiguous (20 cm). Infants crossed reliably faster than cliff, first looks mother of condition were longer those condition. 2, on an tested either which looking at (face plus voice) away from (voice only) while encouraging cross. Infants' crossing times did not differ as function other conditions, infants' duration cross assessed...

In this study we explored the relation between private speech and task mastery by using microgenetic method to examine language performance of 13 children aged 4 5 as they gained expertise with a spatial, multi-step planning across 6 sessions. Seven children’s performances these sessions were characterized sharp change in two consecutive Detailed examinations individual suggested that abrupt improvements associated higher use on-task speech. More variability was noted problem-solving...

In this exploratory study, two music therapy (MT) and speech-language pathology (SLP) students facilitated a one-week inclusive camp for 10 school-age children (five with autism spectrum disorder) the mentorship guidance of faculty directors (one MT one SLP). Camp activities focused on integration social skills training music. Following final session, each student leader completed questionnaire about collaboration that consisted Likert-type scale items open-ended questions. Student leaders...

This study examined 32 children’s ( M age=1;8 years) engagement in joint attention (JA) and the relation between JA vocabulary size across mother–child (MC) mother–child–sibling (MCS) contexts. In MCS context, mothers engaged more with one child than both children; they less target did MC context. style was generally unrelated Coordinated were significantly related only for Findings suggest number of social partners influences dynamics multi-child contexts can be positive language learning...

Joint attention is critical for language development in children. Children with complex communication needs have additional challenges managing their joint attention, and there minimal information on how to reduce these demands. Sixteen infants without disabilities caregivers participated a within-subjects design two storybook reading interactions. In reading, the researcher either held high-tech AAC system directly front of herself (aligned eye-gaze) or side (divided from eye-gaze). The...

The nature of joint attention (JA) engagement 32 sibling pairs ( M age older = 55.21 months; younger 19.60 months) was assessed in a free play context. Relations among JA states, both siblings' age, temperament, and language, theory mind were explored. frequency coordinated related to features temperament the siblings (emotionality) (activity level sociability). Younger significantly JA, whereas correlated with passive engagement. Implications regarding role partner characteristics young...

This comparative study is a replication and extension of previous work related to children's drawings early concepts. In all, 15 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 19 without disability took part in the study, were video recorded as they drew 10 emerging concepts such "eat" "more." second task, participants asked label Picture Communication Symbols conventionally used augmentative alternative communication (AAC) systems. Descriptive, correlational, inferential statistics analyze...

Abstract When characterizing the social communication skills of children with developmental and physical disabilities, researchers may need to account for special considerations, particularly if have severe disabilities. These require means other than spoken language communicate their needs thoughts others are unmet through natural speech production. or forms known as augmentative alternative ( AAC ). This article discusses aided symbol‐infused joint engagement, a form attention that might...

Abstract Two studies examined when and why people experience disappointment for others. Study 1 demonstrated that participants reported another's outcome only the had strong personal implications. 2 self-image concerns rather than empathy or resource mediated of Collectively, these findings suggest others those outcomes implicate self-image. Acknowledgements This publication was partially supported by Grant No. T32-MH19728 from National Institute Mental Health. The contents are solely...

Thirty-one children with and without autism spectrum disorder were asked to draw the meaning of 10 basic concepts. Following each drawing, explained their drawing experimenter. Transcripts task coded for children’s use personal pronouns internal state terms. Children’s on- off-task comments while explaining was examined. Both groups had a longer mean length utterance when prompted explain drawings than they drawing. Analyses revealed no significant differences between in terms, pronouns, or...

Although sibling relationships are significant and enduring throughout the lifespan, research concerning among young adults their autistic siblings is scarce. The goal of this study was to gain a deeper understanding multiple features relationship from perspectives with siblings. Eleven participants completed semi-structured interview focused on communication, shared activities, family impact, benefits, personal influence having an sibling. Qualitative analysis participant yielded themes...

This study was conducted to teach and evaluate the effectiveness of an online training called The CAPTURE & Share program. program taught using instruction in asynchronous manner with six volunteers who facilitate recreational participation for individuals complex communication needs. focused on teaching how support opportunities capture photos videos from recreation then share them across their social networks. first aim about implementation use 8-step while second programs' overall...

This study examined how infants' age, joint attention (JA) skills, caregiver ratings of language and temperament, JA style related to in a structured literacy task with an augmentative alternative communication (AAC) system. Sixteen infants (mean = 10.6 months) without disabilities participated two storybook reading interactions experimenter conditions where the AAC system was either aligned or divided from experimenter's eye gaze. Individual differences style, temperament were associated...

This outreach program involved training eight graduate and 19 undergraduate students to create evidence-based communication supports for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within the context a two-course sequence on ASD. During program, ten in rural Appalachia benefited from our services. Student family satisfaction data was highly positive. Undergraduate university participating met or partially 97% their goals set at beginning each semester. students’ self-ratings own...

Recreational and leisure activities offer many meaningful motivating opportunities for communication improving quality-of-life. Volunteers in recreation have important roles as participation facilitators, while also creating learning social interaction. The aim of this study was to implement a novel photo video intervention called the CAPTURE & Share Program, evaluate its impact on participation. For study, five volunteers were assigned individuals with complex needs. Each dyad took photos...

Purpose: Children with complex communication needs who require augmentative and alternative (AAC) strategies to communicate have difficulty participating in interactions their peers. Integrating a collaborative learning framework art activities may facilitate social between children peers.Method: A single-subject withdrawal design was utilised examine the impact of on reciprocal 2 dyads participants same-age Additional dependent variables included roles (initiator or responder), AAC...