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Direct linkMitchell-Cannone, Anna; Gladfelter, Allison – EBP Briefs (Evidence-based Practice Briefs), 2020
Clinical Question: In adolescents, does incorporating hippotherapy with speech-language intervention improve speech- and language-based outcomes more than traditional therapy alone? Method: Systematic Review Study Sources: CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, ERIC, ASHA Search Terms: communication disorders OR speech therapy OR speech pathology OR speech…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Therapy, Intervention, Speech Language Pathology
Andreasen, Gena; Stella, Tiffany; Wilkison, Megan; Szczech Moser, Christy; Hoelzel, Allison; Hendricks, Laura – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2017
The use of animals for therapeutic purposes has been documented in the literature for centuries. This review will highlight evidence of the benefits of animal-assisted therapy as well as provide a plethora of resources for therapists interested in learning more about how animals can provide restorative benefits for their clients.
Descriptors: Animals, Occupational Therapy, Intervention, Children
Kucher, Greta; Moore, Kelsey; Rodia, Rachel; Moser, Christy Szczech – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2015
Aquatic therapy has long been highlighted in the literature as a potentially powerful therapeutic intervention. This review will highlight basic definitions of aquatic therapy, review salient research, and identify specific diagnoses that may benefit from aquatic therapy. Online resources, blogs, and books that occupational therapists may find…
Descriptors: Occupational Therapy, Aquatic Sports, Water, Children
de Campos, Ana Carolina; Rocha, Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira; Savelsbergh, Geert J. P. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2009
Although the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the development of reaching and grasping skills in typical infants has been extensively described in the literature, the effect of such factors on at-risk infants is still poorly understood. Therefore, the aims of the present study were to analyze the scientific publications, from 1980…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, At Risk Persons, Infants
Peer reviewedMirenda, Pat; Mathy-Laikko, Pamela – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
The paper presents an overview of issues in augmentative and alternative communication as well as basic information on etiology, prevalence, and associated communication characteristics for the following conditions: cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism, developmental verbal apraxia, and specific language disorders. (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedGilmore, Dana Scott; Schuster, Jennifer L.; Timmons, Jaimie Ciulla; Butterworth, John – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 2000
Presents the results of a secondary analysis of the RSA- 911 database from the Rehabilitation Services Administration. All successful vocational rehabilitation (VR) closures for individuals with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy for five data points between 1985 and 1995 were investigated. Trends in the use of competitive employment…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Disabilities, Employment Patterns, Epilepsy
Download full textLangley, M. Beth – 1980
The report examines, from a cognitive developmental view, research on the teachable moment or critical learning period in handicapped infants. The author explains that developmental gaps are produced by a mismatch between the infant's readiness and opportunity to learn. Characteristics and educational implications of specific handicapping…
Descriptors: Autism, Blindness, Cerebral Palsy, Child Development
Brainin, Paul A.; And Others – 1977
The first of a two-volume report on motor vehicle driving by handicapped persons focuses on driving behavior for 19 types of handicapping conditions. Information is detailed regarding driver education and assessment materials, present state laws regarding licensing, relevant medical opinion regarding licensing and examination, complicating factors…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Disabilities, Diseases, Driver Education
