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Green, Shulamite A.; Ben-Sasson, Ayelet – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
Anxiety disorders and sensory over-responsivity (SOR) are common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and there is evidence for an association between these two conditions. Currently, it is unclear what causal mechanisms may exist between SOR and anxiety. We propose three possible theories to explain the association between anxiety…
Descriptors: Autism, Risk, Anxiety, Influences
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DiCarlo, Cynthia F.; Schepis, Maureen M.; Flynn, Linda – Infants and Young Children, 2009
Playing with toys as a means of environmental engagement has long been considered important in early child development (D. J. Messer, D. Rachford, M. E. McCarthy, & L. J. Yarrow, 1987; M. Wolery, M. G. Werts, & M. Holcombe, 1994). However, children with highly significant disabilities often engage in toy play less frequently than their peers…
Descriptors: Play, Disabilities, Toddlers, Toys
Burnside, Irene Mortenson – Ment Hyg, 1969
Descriptors: Age, Disabilities, Group Therapy, Older Adults