Characteristics of Parent Center Assistance From the Federation for Children With Special Needs

To assist parents of children with disabilities with navigating the special education system, the Individuals With Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) established Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRC) in each state. However, little is known about the 103 total Parent Centers currently operating across the country and whom they serve. We address this research gap by analyzing administrative data on 29,194 parents served over a 13-year period through the only PTI in Massachusetts, the Federation for Children With Special Needs (FCSN). Results show White parents and parents of children with autism spectrum disorders were more likely to contact the FCSN, while parents from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds were less likely to do so. Consistent across all backgrounds and disability categories, parents came to the FCSN most frequently for assistance related to individualized education programs (IEPs). Implications related to how Parent Centers can improve family outreach efforts and work with schools and community-based organizations are provided.

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Stories that Promote Understanding of Children with Special Needs: A Look at Autism Spectrum Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Down Syndrome, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Community & Junior College Libraries ◽

10.1080/02763910903212911 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 176-187

Author(s):

Lucy Maples ◽

Janet L. Applin

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Down Syndrome ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

Special Needs ◽

Tourette Syndrome ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Children With Special Needs ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Spectrum Disorders

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of IQ in children with autism spectrum disorders: data from the Special Needs and Autism Project (SNAP).

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.717747904.793252854 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Catherine Lord

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

Special Needs ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorders

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Comparing psychopathology rates across autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities

Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities ◽

10.1108/amhid-04-2018-0023 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (5/6) ◽

pp. 163-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Martyn Matthews ◽

Elliot Bell ◽

Brigit Mirfin-Veitch

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum ◽

Case Review ◽

Community Based ◽

Content Type ◽

Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽

Review Protocol ◽

Spectrum Disorders ◽

Adults With Asd ◽

Anxiety Depression ◽

The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the rates and patterns of comorbid anxiety, depression and ADHD across people with: autism spectrum disorder (ASD) plus intellectual disability (ID), ASD/no ID (AS/HFA) and ID only. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained using structured file review and two psychometric screening instruments. File reviews used a modified version of the Case Review Protocol from the Diagnostic Criteria for Psychiatric Disorders for Use with Adults with Learning Disabilities. Screening employed the Reiss Screen for Maladaptive Behaviour and the ASD-Comorbidity-Adults scale. Findings Levels of anxiety, depression and ADHD were high for all three groups, and greater than in general population studies. Between groups, the AS/HFA sample had significantly higher anxiety, while the ASD/ID group had significantly greater ADHD. Groups did not differ on measures of depression or total psychopathology. Levels of ADHD, but not anxiety or depression, increased with severity of ID and ASD symptoms. Research limitations/implications More research is needed on the relationship between ASD and both anxiety and ADHD, particularly the identification of these comorbid conditions and their treatment. Practical implications Rigorous screening for comorbid mental health conditions is required to achieve the best outcomes for adults with ASD. Originality/value The study used a broader community-based sample than previous comorbidity research. Including adults with ID but without ASD enabled a comparison of types and rates of disorder across three distinct but related groups with neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Critical Behavior Monitoring for Children with Special Needs in Preventing Physical Injury Using Kinect

Assistive Technologies for Physical and Cognitive Disabilities - Advances in Medical Technologies and Clinical Practice ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-7373-1.ch011 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 211-249

Author(s):

Ong Chin Ann ◽

Lau Bee Theng ◽

Henry Lee Seldon ◽

Fernando Anddie Putra

Keyword(s):

Special Needs ◽

Critical Behavior ◽

Human Activities ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Physical Injury ◽

Children With Special Needs ◽

Kinect Sensor ◽

Monitoring Model ◽

Behavior Monitoring ◽

Human Activities Recognition

This research studies ways to prevent physical injury for children with special needs, or specifically children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The prevention is achievable by monitoring child behavior in the classroom from time to time. A Critical Behavior Monitoring model was developed for this purpose. The model is integrated with a Kinect sensor (by Microsoft) to process the signal acquired for human activities recognition. Currently, the model manages to identify 17 different human activities and notify parents or teachers via SMS and/or email if any unusual or critical activities are detected (i.e. falling down or asking for help). This will ensure immediate action is taken to prevent injuries or the situation from getting worse.

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