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Effect of PNF technique for knee muscles on lower limb performance in subacute stroke – an experimental study 膝肌PNF技术对亚急性脑卒中患者下肢运动能力影响的实验研究

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-02-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0028

Sanjiv Kumar, S. Tiwari

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引用次数: 3

Impact of school participation on quality of life of Brazilian children with cerebral palsy 学校参与对巴西脑瘫儿童生活质量的影响

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-02-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0024

Lígia Maria Presumido Braccialli, M. Z. Silva, A. C. Braccialli, A. N. Sankako, Rita de Cássia Tibério Araújo

{"title":"Impact of school participation on quality of life of Brazilian children with cerebral palsy","authors":"Lígia Maria Presumido Braccialli, M. Z. Silva, A. C. Braccialli, A. N. Sankako, Rita de Cássia Tibério Araújo","doi":"10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0024","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The study aimed to analyze the impact of school participation on quality of life of Brazilian children with cerebral palsy. Participants of the study were primary caregivers of children with CP: 39 caregivers of children not attending regular or special school and 74 caregivers of children attending regular or special school. Children with CP, including males and females, were between 4 and 12 years old. Data collection was carried out through individual interviews and application of the questionnaire Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life Questionnaire for Children CP QOL-Child (4–12 years). There was a significant difference in quality of life between the group of children attending school and the group not attending school for the Functioning Domains (p=0.0014), participation and physical health (p=0.0277) and emotional well-being (p=0.05). The worst score was obtained for the pain and impact of disability domain and impact of disability for both groups. We also found significant difference in the distribution of quality of life between genders. The results indicated that the opportunity to experience school has a positive impact on the quality of life of children with cerebral palsy in relation to functioning, participation and physical health and emotional well-being, regardless of gender and age.","PeriodicalId":50278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Disability and Human Development","volume":"15 1","pages":"23 - 27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0024","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67000682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 12

Technology to support positive occupational engagement and communication in persons with multiple disabilities 支持多重残疾人积极职业参与和沟通的技术

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-02-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0023

G. Lancioni, M. O'Reilly, Nirbhay N. Singh, J. Sigafoos, A. Boccasini, M. L. La Martire, Viviana Perilli, Carmen Spagnuolo

{"title":"Technology to support positive occupational engagement and communication in persons with multiple disabilities","authors":"G. Lancioni, M. O'Reilly, Nirbhay N. Singh, J. Sigafoos, A. Boccasini, M. L. La Martire, Viviana Perilli, Carmen Spagnuolo","doi":"10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0023","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: Persons with multiple (intellectual and sensory-motor) disabilities can have serious difficulties managing their independent engagement in leisure activities and communication, particularly with partners not present in their immediate environment. Methods: This study assessed two versions of a technology-aided program (involving a computer system to present leisure and communication options and a microswitch to choose among them) with four participants with multiple disabilities. Two participants used the first version of the program, which allowed them to choose among leisure (music) options. The other two participants used the second version of the program, which allowed them to choose among leisure (music and videos) and communication (telephone calls) options. Each program version was implemented according to a non-concurrent multiple baseline design across participants. Results: Data showed that both program versions were successful in helping the participants achieve the objectives pursued, that is, choose and access leisure or leisure and communication options independently. Conclusion: Technology-aided programs can enable persons with multiple disabilities to manage positive occupational engagement and communication.","PeriodicalId":50278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Disability and Human Development","volume":"15 1","pages":"111 - 116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0023","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67001804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 25

Ketamine and the core symptoms of autism 氯胺酮和自闭症的核心症状

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-02-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0003

T. Kastner, K. Walsh, Lisa H Shulman, F. Alam, Samuel Flood

引用次数: 8

Brief functional analysis of repetitive verbal behavior (vocal stereotypy) for an adult with acquired brain injury 成人后天性脑损伤的重复性言语行为(声音刻板印象)的简短功能分析

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-02-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0021

Craig W. Strohmeier, Sorah Stein, E. Cipani

{"title":"Brief functional analysis of repetitive verbal behavior (vocal stereotypy) for an adult with acquired brain injury","authors":"Craig W. Strohmeier, Sorah Stein, E. Cipani","doi":"10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0021","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: The behavior analytic method of functional analysis (FA) is a process for identifying behavior-environment functional relations. Some research indicates the use of FA procedures to determine the environmental factors that maintain odd or inappropriate verbal behavior. The current study demonstrates the use of an FA to identify environmental influences on repetitive verbal behavior for an adult with acquired brain injury (ABI). Methods: A brief FA of repetitive verbal behavior was conducted in an outpatient program for individuals with ABI. Four conditions were alternated in a multielement single-case experimental design. Data were collected across conditions to determine if specific contextual variables differentially influenced the occurrence of repetitive verbal behavior. Results: Data revealed increased occurrences of repetitive verbal behavior in a test condition that included contingent attention. Conclusions: Specific environmental factors were identified as sources of control for repetitive verbal behavior. The results of this case report support the use of FA for repetitive verbal behavior exhibited by individuals with ABI.","PeriodicalId":50278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Disability and Human Development","volume":"15 1","pages":"19 - 22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0021","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67000636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Evaluation of a leadership and intrapersonal development subject for university students in Hong Kong: findings based on 2 years 香港大学生领导能力及个人发展课程的评估:基于两年的研究结果

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-02-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0028

D. Shek, Lu Yu, Xiaoqin Zhu

{"title":"Evaluation of a leadership and intrapersonal development subject for university students in Hong Kong: findings based on 2 years","authors":"D. Shek, Lu Yu, Xiaoqin Zhu","doi":"10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0028","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a general education subject entitled “Tomorrow’s Leaders” using the Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) and student final grades in the subject in 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 academic years at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. A total of 1406 and 1283 students in 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 academic years, respectively, completed the online SFQ. Results revealed that despite a slight decrease in student ratings in the second year, students generally expressed positive perceptions of the subject over 2 years regarding subject attributes, teacher attributes, and subject benefits. Results also showed consistent faculty differences in students’ satisfaction across 2 years. Students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles and the Faculty of Engineering had more positive evaluations for the subject compared with students from the Faculty of Construction and Environment. Significant relationships amongst the three dimensions of course evaluation as well as between course evaluation and students’ final grade in the subject were also observed. Students’ perception of teacher attributes was a significant predictor for their final grade. The present study demonstrates the favorable effects of the subject on students’ positive development over time.","PeriodicalId":50278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Disability and Human Development","volume":"15 1","pages":"101 - 109"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0028","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67001851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

Resilience as a focus of a subject on leadership and intrapersonal development 适应力是领导力和个人发展的一个主题

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-01-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2016-0704

D. Shek, H. Leung

引用次数: 3

An examination of language and nonverbal abilities in twins with Apert syndrome 阿伯特综合症双胞胎的语言和非语言能力检查

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-01-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0027

P. Stavroussi, F. Vlachos, Aspasia Pisina

{"title":"An examination of language and nonverbal abilities in twins with Apert syndrome","authors":"P. Stavroussi, F. Vlachos, Aspasia Pisina","doi":"10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0027","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: Apert syndrome is a rare genetic syndrome that is usually associated with intellectual disability. There is still limited knowledge about the syndrome’s cognitive-linguistic characteristics. Methods: The aim of this study was to evaluate the language and nonverbal abilities of two children (twins) with Apert syndrome aged 8.6 years, and to examine whether their scores on the language and nonverbal measurements fall within the average range. The Λ-α-Τ-ω, a psychometric instrument that measures language competence, the Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability and the Raven’s Colored Progressive Matrices were used for assessment purposes. Results: According to the results, both children failed to give correct responses on the subtests measuring the phonological aspect of language. Moreover, the performances of both children on the nonverbal abilities measures tended to be below average. Conclusions: The need for additional studies to identify the cognitive-linguistic strengths and weaknesses related to the specific syndrome is underlined. Research-based knowledge on the behavioral phenotype and the phenotypic, in general, characteristics of this syndrome could lead to better intervention planning.","PeriodicalId":50278,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Disability and Human Development","volume":"15 1","pages":"63 - 68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1515/ijdhd-2014-0027","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67000304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Riding on a roller coaster: personal reflections of teaching a subject on leadership and intrapersonal development 坐过山车:教授领导力和个人发展课程的个人思考

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-01-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2016-0713

J. Leung

引用次数: 1

Reflective teaching in a holistic personal development course for Chinese university students: a case study 中国大学生全面个人发展课程中的反思性教学:个案研究

International Journal on Disability and Human Development Pub Date : 2016-01-01 DOI: 10.1515/ijdhd-2016-0709

Cecilia M. S. Ma

引用次数: 1