No unique ophthalmic features are associated with Down syndrome (DS). On the other hand, the prev... more No unique ophthalmic features are associated with Down syndrome (DS). On the other hand, the prevalence of ophthalmic disorders in people with DS is far higher when comparisons are made with general population norms (eg, Woodhouse, 1998). It is widely accepted that the primary purpose of vision is to enable action—it may be possible to have perception without action (see Milner & Goodale, 1995), but it is not possible to have skilled (learned) action in the absence of perception. If vision is one of the primary senses that ...
This case study examined the impact of a series of tutoring sessions on the literacy development ... more This case study examined the impact of a series of tutoring sessions on the literacy development of a young woman with Down syndrome. The sessions were conducted within the LATCH-ON (Literacy and Technology-Hands On) program at the Schonell Special Education Centre at the University of Queensland and made use of technology resources in addition to other methods of instruction. The first author assumed the role of participant observer through the reported sessions and acted as an individual tutor to the young woman. Data obtained from an initial screening indicated that the young woman had only limited word decoding strategies when reading text, and consequently, had significant problems with comprehension. Instruction during individual tutoring sessions focused primarily on phonics instruction, as well as other decoding strategies, such as sight word recognition. Specific instructional strategies employed by the first author are discussed. Within the context of the LATCH-ON program, the impact of individual instruction on the development of literacy is examined and discussed.
... children': providing authentic learning experiences for secondary pre-service ... Authen... more ... children': providing authentic learning experiences for secondary pre-service ... Authentic learning experiences require learning contexts to be real and purposeful, motivational, and practical in terms of the classroom environment in which learning takes place. ...
... This group were particularly keen to use computers to design the survey. Although this clearl... more ... This group were particularly keen to use computers to design the survey. Although this clearly promoted cross-curricular links with ITC Hayley became concerned that for one group member his interest was not in the project itself but rather gaining access to a computer. ...
Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
ABSTRACT This study focused on current life circumstances, previous life events, and engagement w... more ABSTRACT This study focused on current life circumstances, previous life events, and engagement with productive and enjoyable activities. It examined the association of these variables with mental health problems and mood in a cohort of young adults with Down syndrome. Participants were 49 adults with Down syndrome (age range 20-31 years) and their parents/carers. Adults with Down syndrome completed standardized language assessments, were screened for possible mental health disorders by a psychologist using the Mini Psychiatric Assessment Schedule for Adults with a Developmental Disability, and/or were seen by a psychiatrist with expertise in dual diagnosis. Parents/carers completed measures of adaptive behavior, life events, mood, participation in activities, and psychosocial engagement with these activities. Fifteen participants (30.6%) received a psychiatric diagnosis of a mental health disorder, of which 7 were diagnosed with Depression (14.3% of the sample). Analysis of differences between 3 groups-those without a diagnosis, those with a diagnosis of Depression, and those with a mental health disorder that was not Depression-identified few differences. Although groups did not differ on the participation measure, there was a significant difference between those with no diagnosis and those with a diagnosis of Depression with respect to psychological engagement. Depressed adults were less engaged in their daily activities.
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2001
... LATCH-ON (Literacy and Technology Hands-On) provides a two year program of teaching and learn... more ... LATCH-ON (Literacy and Technology Hands-On) provides a two year program of teaching and learning activities based on socio-cultural models of literacy in which the explicit teaching of reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing is integrated with the development of ...
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2004
There is limited information available related to the literacy skills of adults with intellectual... more There is limited information available related to the literacy skills of adults with intellectual disabilities. In this project, information was collected about the contexts, current practices, and clients' abilities in literacy in two community‐based disability service programs. Individual assessments were undertaken to collect details of the current literacy levels of adults with intellectual disabilities in day program settings. These assessments
Stanford Binet: Fourth Edition (SB: IV) assessments have been collected longitudinally for 195 in... more Stanford Binet: Fourth Edition (SB: IV) assessments have been collected longitudinally for 195 individuals with Down syndrome. This article discusses individual assessments which were selected for their ability to highlight major concerns that practitioners need to consider when interpreting intelligence test scores with this population. In this study, Intelligence Quotient (IQ) changed substantially for many individuals, demonstrating changes in classification from a mild level of intellectual impairment on initial assessment to a severe ...
No unique ophthalmic features are associated with Down syndrome (DS). On the other hand, the prev... more No unique ophthalmic features are associated with Down syndrome (DS). On the other hand, the prevalence of ophthalmic disorders in people with DS is far higher when comparisons are made with general population norms (eg, Woodhouse, 1998). It is widely accepted that the primary purpose of vision is to enable action—it may be possible to have perception without action (see Milner & Goodale, 1995), but it is not possible to have skilled (learned) action in the absence of perception. If vision is one of the primary senses that ...
This case study examined the impact of a series of tutoring sessions on the literacy development ... more This case study examined the impact of a series of tutoring sessions on the literacy development of a young woman with Down syndrome. The sessions were conducted within the LATCH-ON (Literacy and Technology-Hands On) program at the Schonell Special Education Centre at the University of Queensland and made use of technology resources in addition to other methods of instruction. The first author assumed the role of participant observer through the reported sessions and acted as an individual tutor to the young woman. Data obtained from an initial screening indicated that the young woman had only limited word decoding strategies when reading text, and consequently, had significant problems with comprehension. Instruction during individual tutoring sessions focused primarily on phonics instruction, as well as other decoding strategies, such as sight word recognition. Specific instructional strategies employed by the first author are discussed. Within the context of the LATCH-ON program, the impact of individual instruction on the development of literacy is examined and discussed.
... children': providing authentic learning experiences for secondary pre-service ... Authen... more ... children': providing authentic learning experiences for secondary pre-service ... Authentic learning experiences require learning contexts to be real and purposeful, motivational, and practical in terms of the classroom environment in which learning takes place. ...
... This group were particularly keen to use computers to design the survey. Although this clearl... more ... This group were particularly keen to use computers to design the survey. Although this clearly promoted cross-curricular links with ITC Hayley became concerned that for one group member his interest was not in the project itself but rather gaining access to a computer. ...
Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
ABSTRACT This study focused on current life circumstances, previous life events, and engagement w... more ABSTRACT This study focused on current life circumstances, previous life events, and engagement with productive and enjoyable activities. It examined the association of these variables with mental health problems and mood in a cohort of young adults with Down syndrome. Participants were 49 adults with Down syndrome (age range 20-31 years) and their parents/carers. Adults with Down syndrome completed standardized language assessments, were screened for possible mental health disorders by a psychologist using the Mini Psychiatric Assessment Schedule for Adults with a Developmental Disability, and/or were seen by a psychiatrist with expertise in dual diagnosis. Parents/carers completed measures of adaptive behavior, life events, mood, participation in activities, and psychosocial engagement with these activities. Fifteen participants (30.6%) received a psychiatric diagnosis of a mental health disorder, of which 7 were diagnosed with Depression (14.3% of the sample). Analysis of differences between 3 groups-those without a diagnosis, those with a diagnosis of Depression, and those with a mental health disorder that was not Depression-identified few differences. Although groups did not differ on the participation measure, there was a significant difference between those with no diagnosis and those with a diagnosis of Depression with respect to psychological engagement. Depressed adults were less engaged in their daily activities.
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2001
... LATCH-ON (Literacy and Technology Hands-On) provides a two year program of teaching and learn... more ... LATCH-ON (Literacy and Technology Hands-On) provides a two year program of teaching and learning activities based on socio-cultural models of literacy in which the explicit teaching of reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing is integrated with the development of ...
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2004
There is limited information available related to the literacy skills of adults with intellectual... more There is limited information available related to the literacy skills of adults with intellectual disabilities. In this project, information was collected about the contexts, current practices, and clients' abilities in literacy in two community‐based disability service programs. Individual assessments were undertaken to collect details of the current literacy levels of adults with intellectual disabilities in day program settings. These assessments
Stanford Binet: Fourth Edition (SB: IV) assessments have been collected longitudinally for 195 in... more Stanford Binet: Fourth Edition (SB: IV) assessments have been collected longitudinally for 195 individuals with Down syndrome. This article discusses individual assessments which were selected for their ability to highlight major concerns that practitioners need to consider when interpreting intelligence test scores with this population. In this study, Intelligence Quotient (IQ) changed substantially for many individuals, demonstrating changes in classification from a mild level of intellectual impairment on initial assessment to a severe ...
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