scholarly journals Examining Factors Related to the Autism Spectrum Disorder Training of Graduate Programs Approved By the National Association of School Psychologists

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsey Ruark
Keyword(s):  
School Psychologists ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
National Association ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

Abstract More and more students are being identified with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and they often require evidence-based practices for assessments and interventions in the school setting. However, many school psychologists do not have extensive graduate training in ASD, even though they are often required to provide these services. This study explored the websites of programs approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to examine the relationship between ASD-specific course requirements with program faculty experience and program level. NASP-approved graduate programs were gathered and coded for program level, the number of faculty with ASD-related experience, and the number of ASD-specific courses. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the results of the data collected from the 192 NASP-approved programs. Results from the regression show that faculty with ASD-related experience and training program level account for 9.4% of the variance in ASD-specific courses. There was a significant and positive correlation between ASD-specific courses and faculty with ASD-related experience, as well as between ASD-specific courses and training programs with both specialist- and doctoral-levels. These findings align with previous literature on the lack of graduate training in ASD, as well as the impact of faculty on this training availability. It is suggested that programs incorporate more ASD training in their curriculum to better support school psychology practitioners while working with students on the spectrum in schools.

scholarly journals Society and people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder: an analysis of message descriptors of social media

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 744-755
Author(s):  
Olga A. Vazhenina ◽  
Lidiya K. Lobodenko
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Media Space ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Social Media Tool

The authors investigate the process of humanization of society in relation to people with autism spectrum disorders and its relationship with the reception of problems of this category of population by society. The authors based on the descriptors of messages in social media published in the digital media space. The article reveals the relationship between the content of messages in social media, as well as the tools of this type of media and the overall degree of humanization of society at both social and political levels. The typological features of such a social media tool as a hashtag, when covering the problems of people with autism spectrum disorders, as well as the impact of these features on the reception of messages on this topic by both domestic and English-speaking users are noted.

scholarly journals Graduate Qualitative Methods Training in Political Science: A Disciplinary Crisis

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 258-264
Author(s):  
Cassandra V. Emmons ◽  
Andrew M. Moravcsik
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Doctoral Programs ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Training Analysis ◽  
And Training

ABSTRACTMost political scientists conduct and publish qualitative research, but what training in qualitative methods do political science doctoral programs offer? Do scholarly views converge on the proper content of such training? Analysis of methods curricula and syllabi from 25 leading US political science doctoral programs reveals a troubling gap: only 60% of top departments offer any dedicated graduate training in qualitative methods. Departments can remedy this disjuncture between scholarship and training by enhancing their basic qualitative methods curricula. Our research shows that scholars agree broadly on the content of such training, effective pedagogical practices, major alternatives for curriculum design, and a menu of focused topics. Graduate programs that aspire to train professionally competent qualitative and multi-method researchers now can orient their reform efforts on shared disciplinary standards for qualitative methods training.

scholarly journals Australian prison vocational education and training and returns to custody among male and female ex-prisoners: A cross-jurisdictional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesse Cale ◽  
Andrew Day ◽  
Sharon Casey ◽  
David Bright ◽  
Jo Wodak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Prisoners ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

The current study examined the impact of vocational education and training in the custody setting on returns to custody among Australian adult prisoners from selected jurisdictions. Vocational education and training, education, and behavioural change programme participation in custody and demographic and risk assessment data were provided by correctional services in four Australian states for 10,834 Australian prisoners released from custody in 2010–2011. This information was used to predict returns to custody by 2015–2016. Overall, the results showed that participating in vocational education and training in custody contributed to the likelihood of remaining custody free at two and five years post-release for both male and female prisoners. However, for males the relationship was moderated by risk level. These findings are discussed in the context of developing vocational education and training in prison settings to address the specific needs of individuals and expectation of the wider community.

scholarly journals The impact of project-based organization on competence management practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-191
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ali Hedhili ◽  
Sami Boudabbous
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Central Question ◽  
Competence Management ◽  
Training Compensation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

The present article aimed at studying the relationship between project-based organization and competence management practices (recruitment, assessment, training, compensation and career management). The central question of our research is formulated as follows: To what extent does project-based organization influence competence management practices? To answer this question, we adopted a quantitative study. A total of 156 Tunisian project managers participated in our survey. We tested our hypotheses through a linear regression analysis. The results show that the majority of competence management practices, namely recruitment, evaluation and training, are more relevant to project-based organizations and thus the three first hypotheses are confirmed. However, other practices, like remuneration and career management, are insensitive to project activities.

scholarly journals Realidad aumentada y estimulación de la competencia socio-comunicativa en sujetos con TEA

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (66) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Esther Del Moral Pérez ◽  
Nerea López-Bouzas
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Systematic Revision ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
The Impact

Se recogen estudios centrados en analizar el impacto de la realidad aumentada (RA) en intervenciones con sujetos con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA), orientados a estimular sus competencias social y comunicativa, favoreciendo su interacción social. Se adopta una metodología cualitativa, concretada en la revisión sistemática de investigaciones (N=26) -a través de meta-análisis-, publicadas durante 2012-2020 en revistas de impacto, desarrolladas en tres contextos: educativo, experimental-psicológico y tecnológico. Los resultados reflejan que en su mayoría son estudios de caso. Destacan los estudios de índole tecnológico, ligados al diseño e implementación de recursos con RA en ámbito clínico. Asimismo, los asociados a intervenciones en contextos educativos incorporan la RA como recursos didácticos en ámbitos escolares. Los desarrollados en contextos experimentales-psicológicos describen intervenciones con RA y analizan el comportamiento de los sujetos en diversos ámbitos. Se observa unanimidad al subrayar el impacto positivo de las app o sistemas de RA para estimular la interacción social. Sin embargo, no especifican las fases de intervención ni utilizan app o recursos comerciales o accesibles, limitando su extrapolación a otros contextos. Concluyendo, se precisan equipos interdisciplinares que compartan hallazgos que redunden en beneficio de los sujetos con TEA, suscitando intervenciones que favorezcan su plena inclusión socio-educativa. Some studies, focused on analysing the impact of augmented reality in interventions to people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), are gathered, directed to stimulate their social and communicative abilities in order to favour their social interaction. A qualitative methodology is adopted in this paper as specified in the systematic revision of investigations (N=26) -through meta-analysis- published during 2012-2020 in specialized academic journals and developed in three different contexts: educative, technological and psycho-experimental. The results show that most of them are case studies. Technological studies, bound to the design and establishment of augmented reality resources in the clinical setting, are the ones that stand out. Furthermore, those associated to interventions in the educational environment incorporate augmented reality as a teaching resource in the school setting. Finally, those developed in a psycho-experimental context describe interventions with augmented reality and analyse the people’s behaviour in different fields. Unanimity is observed when it comes to highlight the positive impact these apps or augmented reality systems have to stimulate social interaction. However, interventions phases are not specified nor are accessible or commercial resources used, what restricts its extrapolation to other contexts. In conclusion, an interdisciplinary equipment which shares the discoveries concerning the benefit of people with ASD is required, arousing interventions which favour their total socio-educational inclusion.

scholarly journals Current trends in the training of elite judo athletes

2021 ◽  
pp. 254-264
Keyword(s):  
Physical Training ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Competitive Activity ◽  
Judo Athletes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

Abstract. Studies on the training of elite judo athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic are indispensable, in the context of observing the necessary measures and their influence on the training components to solve the specific demands of competitive activity. Similar research is being conducted in various countries to determine the impact of the pandemic on the training of judo athletes. This research aims to identify the most efficient means and methods of training and assessment in orderto remodel them. The focus is on establishing the main adaptation criteria regarding the way of conducting judo competitions in pandemic conditions, as well as the structure of the fight and its effects on technical, tactical, psychomotor and physical training. Results are statistically processed, interpreted in relation to similar studies and graphically represented. Research participants are elite judo athletes of both genders from different sports clubs, competing in the 2020-2021 Romanian National Judo Championship. The data highlight the characteristics of the fight structure, the actual combat time related to weight divisions, the efficiency of various techniques and the technical and tactical model, the penalties and the relationship with physical training. Determining the effects induced by the new pandemic conditions and training remodelling allow coaches, athletes and methodologists to effectively intervene on the use of material resources, means and methods of training and participation in competition. Conclusions are drawn regarding the characteristics of current competitions and the cause-effect relationship with the selection and training of elite judo athletes in the pandemic context of sports activity.

scholarly journals Quality of Life among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Riyadh

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Yousef Asi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autistic Child ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

<p>The current study aimed to identify the level of quality of life among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and the differences according to the relationship with the autistic child, gender, severity of disability. The sample consisted of (100) parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, enrolled in the program of autism, intentionally selected in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Quality of life scale prepared and utilized by the author after verification of validity and reliability. The results showed that the level of quality of life among the participants was medium, and the results showed statistically significant differences in the level of quality of life among the participants due to the impact of the relationship with autistic children, where differences were in favor of the parents, and the variable of gender of the autistic child, where differences were in favor of the males, and severity of the disability, where the differences were in favor of the mild group. The study recommended the need to draw the attention of officials in the care and service centers for children with autism spectrum to provide training programs and activities for parents of autistic children to raise the level of quality of life, especially mothers.</p>

scholarly journals Work force retention: Role of work environment, organization commitment, supervisor support and training & development in ceramic sanitary ware industries in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umamaheswari S ◽  
Jayasree Krishnan
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Supervisor Support ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Sanitary Ware ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Organization Commitment ◽  
Ceramic Sanitary Ware ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

Purpose: Although retention of employees has become hot topic in this career turbulent era, practically no empirical research is carried out in the fast growing ceramic sector till now and this research fills the gap in the literature. The literatures surveys reported that organization commitment is an important determinant of retention and work environment, supervisor support and training and development are the most relevant antecedents increasing commitment towards organization. This paper examines the impact of the above factors over organization commitment and explores the effects of organization commitment on retention, and verifies the mediating effect of organization commitment on the relationship between proposed factors and retention.Design/methodology/approach: A survey was completed by 416 employees working in five ceramic sanitary ware factories located at different places in India. Questionnaire consisting of items adopted from previous researches were used to collect data. The selection of respondents was based on the simple random sampling.Findings: Findings reveals that organization commitment influences retention and all the above factors enhances it. Moreover organization commitment partially mediates the relationship between proposed factors and retention. However multiple regression analysis indicated that training and development did not have any notable   influence on retention.Limitations: This study was conducted in a particular country and also in a particular sector of manufacturing industry, which limits generalization .Possibility of bias towards their organization and assumption that respondents know about their organization are other limitations.Implications: This paper offers recommendations to HR(Human resource) managers that they should extend their support to work environment, supervisor support and training and development in order to generate better relationship with employees and to reduce their likelihood of leaving the company.Originality/value: This article makes significant contribution to most turnover prone Indian environment, highlighting the important factors to be given priority for employee’s retention.

scholarly journals The Impact of Peer Group Interaction on Training Effectiveness: Mediating Role of Training Motivation and Transfer Climate

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Varun Elembilassery
Keyword(s):  
Peer Group ◽  
Group Interaction ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Training Effectiveness ◽  
Training Motivation ◽  
Transfer Climate ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

<p>This conceptual article proposes a new research model to examine the relationship between Peer Group Interaction and Training Effectiveness. It is hypothesized that the relationship between Peer Group Interaction and Training Effectiveness will be moderated by conducive Transfer Climate and positive Training Motivation. The article begins with a description of the enormous investments done and the accompanying ambiguity in the field of Training and Development to establish the need for studying Training Effectiveness. Further, the theoretical background of each variable is explained in detail. Based on the recent studies in this field, alternate arguments are deduced and a new model for research is proposed. Finally, the plausible limitations of the proposed model is discussed and the article concludes by asserting that the variables in study are lesser focused but easier to implement in real time.</p>

Temperament influences the relationship between symptom severity and adaptive functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 2057-2070
Author(s):  
Vivian Lee ◽  
Eric Duku ◽  
Lonnie Zwaigenbaum ◽  
Teresa Bennett ◽  
Peter Szatmari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Adaptive Functioning ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autism Symptoms ◽  
Adaptive Functioning Skills ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Temperament is a construct that is relatively stable over time but varies between individuals. Research suggests that children with autism spectrum disorder have a ‘reactive’ temperament profile when compared to peers with or without disabilities. However, our understanding of how temperament varies within children with autism and how it relates to child symptoms and outcomes is limited. This study aimed to (a) explore the variation of individual temperament traits within a sample of school-aged children with autism to determine whether subgroups of children with similar trait profiles emerge and (b) examine whether temperament influences the relationship between autism symptoms and adaptive functioning outcomes. Results revealed that children with autism can be classified empirically into two distinct profiles – ‘Even’ and ‘Reactive’ temperaments. Correlational and hierarchical regression analyses indicated that both temperament profiles and baseline symptom severity predicted adaptive functioning outcomes 1 year later. There was a significant interaction between temperament and symptom severity, suggesting temperament can influence the impact of increasing symptom severity on adaptive functioning skills in children with autism. Study findings highlight the importance of considering temperament in understanding the individual differences that influence the development of daily functioning and developmental outcomes in children with autism. Lay Abstract Temperament is often thought of as behavioural traits that are relatively stable over time but can vary between individuals. Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are often characterized as having ‘reactive’ and ‘negative’ temperaments when compared to same-aged peers with or without disabilities, which can negatively impact the development of adaptive functioning skills but little is known about variations of temperament between individual children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This study aimed to (a) explore the variation of individual temperament traits within a sample of school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder to determine whether subgroups with similar trait profiles emerge and (b) examine whether temperament influences the relationship between autism symptoms and adaptive functioning outcomes. Results from our dataset suggest that children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder fit under two profiles: ‘even’ and ‘reactive’. Furthermore, our analysis shows that temperament can influence the impact of increasing symptom severity on adaptive functioning skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. Study findings highlight the importance of considering temperament when trying to understand the individual differences that influence the development of functioning and developmental outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorder.

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