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Bölte, Sven; Mahdi, Soheil; de Vries, Petrus J.; Granlund, Mats; Robison, John E.; Shulman, Cory; Swedo, Susan; Tonge, Bruce; Wong, Virginia; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Segerer, Wolfgang; Selb, Melissa – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2019
Autism spectrum disorder is associated with diverse social, educational, and occupational challenges. To date, no standardized, internationally accepted tools exist to assess autism spectrum disorder-related functioning. World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health can serve as foundation for…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Disabilities
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Daki, Julia; Savage, Robert S. – Journal of Educational Research, 2010
This randomized control trial study evaluated the effectiveness of the solution-focused approach in addressing academic, motivational, and socioemotional needs of 14 children with reading difficulties. The intervention group received five 40-min solution-focused sessions. The control group received academic homework support. Results showed…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Reading Difficulties, Intervention, Effect Size
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Cosden, Merith; Patz, Sarah; Smith, Steven – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2009
Problems in processing information can affect psychosocial functioning. Psychotherapy can be used to address psychosocial problems; however, the same information-processing problems that contribute to disabilities, such as learning disabilities (LD) or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly deficits in auditory processing…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Hyperactivity, Patients, Psychotherapy
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Elfer, Jane; Lee, Anthony – Journal of Child Psychotherapy, 2009
This article presents a case study of a year of psychotherapeutic work by a female and male therapist with a 14-year-old boy born with ambiguous genitalia. His mother was also present in the sessions at the request of Zak. We describe the early trauma surrounding Zak's birth and the subsequent desertion of a violent father. We present the…
Descriptors: Mothers, Disabilities, Puberty, Psychotherapy
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Chapin, Martha H.; Holbert, Donald – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 2009
This study assessed whether persons with spinal cord injuries who were successfully rehabilitated differed from those who were not with regard to positive and negative affect, life satisfaction, and depression. An ex post facto research design compared persons with spinal cord injuries who were previously employed with persons with spinal cord…
Descriptors: Research Design, Life Satisfaction, Injuries, Vocational Rehabilitation
Pelz, Ruth, Ed. – 1982
Five papers are presented from a 1982 conference on "Developmental and Clinical Aspects of Young Children's Play." In the first paper ("Cognitive Characteristics of Young Children's Play,") S. Rogers summarizes J. Piaget's theories on developmental stages, discusses the relationship of practice play to learning, and then…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Disabilities, High Risk Persons
Diamond, Sondra – 1977
A disabled counselor discusses the psychological needs of developmentally disabled persons and suggests solutions for meeting those needs. Considered are the needs for family counseling, individual and group psychotherapy, and sexual counseling. Among approaches recommended are specialized training and practicum for counselors to work with…
Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Services, Counselor Training, Developmental Disabilities