Anxiety-related problems are among the most frequently reported mental health difficulties in autism spectrum disorder. As research has focused on clinical samples or high-functioning children with disorder, less is known about factors associated anxiety community across ability range. This cross-sectional study examined association of gender, age, adaptive functioning and symptom severity different caregiver-reported symptoms. Participants were caregivers 241 (6–18 years old) disorder...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors affecting relative variability in farm and off‐farm income for Canadian operators. Design/methodology/approach Variability analyzed using a dataset 17,000 operators from 2001 2006. Relative ranking coefficients variation (CV) are compared across types regressed against conditioning variations. Findings Greater reliance on results lower (greater) (off‐farm) income. Larger commercial operations experience larger volatility because...

Parental and teacher expectations for students’ academic performance, expressed as confidence in potential, may play a critical role fostering holistic development. However, the specific mechanisms through which these perceived influence motivation psychosocial well-being remain underexplored. This research tests hypothesized model of mathematics self-concepts linking parental to self-determined achievement goals subject various aspects well-being. Two studies were conducted with Singaporean...

Utilizing standardization and validation data from the NEPSY, this study presents a reanalysis of High-Functioning Autism (HFA) versus Typical samples using IQ as covariate. The in present paper should prove important to clinicians researchers by (1) determining if original findings can be replicated for HFA sample when controlling IQ, (2) providing neuropsychological description children with across NEPSY variables. included 23 who ranged age 5 years months 12 11 (Mean = 9.59 years). Group...

Relatively little work has focused on inclusive education in Singapore. This study examines the experiences and perceptions of parents whose children with disabilities are attending mainstream secondary schools Data was drawn from interviews 13 mild disabilities. Our findings reveal that parental perspective Singapore is not only about classroom support but also reflects a deeper concern whether their will emerge school as contributing individuals society. While strive to effectively include...

Abstract Across Asia, countries have signed the UNCRPD and to a greater or lesser extent are pursuing inclusive education (IE). In this article, we present case studies from Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, China analyzing them for common themes around of students intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD), noting commonalities, challenges, emerging issues. While definition IE (being philosophy, process practice welcoming, valuing supporting all learners in general environments)...

ABSTRACT Phonological awareness has been shown to be important for early literacy development in unilingual readers of English. We investigated its impact English and Mandarin 57 multilingual pupils whose language backgrounds were English, Chinese (Mandarin/dialect), or Bahasa Indonesia, using a homophone decision task, an lexicality spelling test, Hanyu Pinyin (romanised Mandarin) test. All three groups studying the same school, so, somewhat unusually, influence their background (especially...

This study sought to understand the perspectives of four youth with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFA) regarding their experiences in Singapore secondary schools. Qualitative analyses in-depth interviews revealed that HFA actively construct experience being a person HFA. The extent which were engaged or disengaged school appears be related support provided by environment. Implications findings for practice are discussed. role phenomenological approach providing insights into...

Abstract Background This study sought to describe the activities and participation of adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Singapore examine suitability Activity Participation component International Classification Functioning, Disability Health for achieving this purpose. information may guide development intervention programmes adults as well provision a means document meaningful outcomes. Methods Parents 20 ASD attending special schools were interviewed using Vineland...

Contemporary descriptions of service delivery for children with disabilities in Singapore have highlighted the presence a dual education system, mainstream at one end and special schools other. In this article, we present background brief history how evolved Singapore. Current programs practices available students some future directions are also discussed.

In this study, we sought to examine the perceptions of teachers and other school professionals towards inclusion secondary students with special educational needs (SEN), associated factors. The Sentiments, Attitudes Concerns about Inclusive Education Revised scale (SACIE-R) was completed by 131 from two mainstream schools in Singapore. findings revealed an overall neutral attitude inclusion. Together, confidence teaching SEN, level training SEN support, as well experience account for a large...

Risk balancing refers to the of business risk (BR) and financial (FR) by firms through their investment borrowing decisions. Assuming concept holds, a decrease in income variability prompts firm incur greater debt levels thereby increasing FR. Reducing (BR), which continues be central objective Canadian agricultural policy programs such as Agricultural Income Stabilization Program (CAIS)/AgriStability, may lead farmers take on more FR than they would otherwise, which, turn, increases equity...

Abstract This study sought to understand the parental expectations of social attainments in postschool years. The parents 20 adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) attending special schools were interviewed. Most expected their children would be working sheltered workshops or unemployed. All indicated that live them until they unable provide appropriate care, and nearly half expressed wishes for relatives care thereafter. None any independent access community. Analysis interviews...

This study investigated how children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) make social judgments of situations and provide justifications for their responses. Fifteen ASD 15 typically developing (ages from 9 to 13 years old) were presented eight vignettes, based on the Dewey Story Test (Dewey, 1991) developed purposes this study. The participants rated appropriateness (on a 4-point Likert scale) socially inappropriate event (test item) non-social appropriate (control in each vignette....

The potential of educational neuroscience in teacher training and continuing professional development has been debated extensively, yet knowledge translation is largely absent this field. Without objective methods for translating disseminating evidence, the impact on educators children they serve will remain limited. This position paper addresses critical education need by providing a rationale why brain literacy vital as teachers learn to meet needs diverse learners. authors offer three...

Family quality of life (FQoL) constitutes an important aspect early intervention. However, the culture bound nature this construct necessitates validation FQoL measures when being used in a different from one which they were developed. This study sought to understand psychometric properties and validity Beach Center (BCFQoL) scale Singapore. Data 307 caregivers children intervention program used. These completed BCFQoL external family outcomes, psychological distress, situation. Confirmatory...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate cow-calf producer incentive adopt innovations in traits with important environmental and economic implications for the beef supply chain.