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A Comparison Study Of Parents’ Perceptions Of Quality In Early Childhood Programs, Juanita Ortiz
A Comparison Study Of Parents’ Perceptions Of Quality In Early Childhood Programs, Juanita Ortiz
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Research has demonstrated that high quality early childhood education (ECE) programs result in short and long-term benefits that are critical for children to reach their full potential and narrow the achievement gap. Parental involvement has been accepted as integral to quality ECE programs, and parental perception drives parental involvement. Perceptions and contributions of parents and caregivers including those who do not speak English have not been adequately addressed in the research. Furthermore, research has not addressed how parental perception regarding quality in ECE programs may vary according to whether their child has or does not have a disability.
This study …
Effects Of Pecs Phase Iii Application Training On Independent Mands In Young Children With Autism, Jessica June Love
Effects Of Pecs Phase Iii Application Training On Independent Mands In Young Children With Autism, Jessica June Love
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of PECS phase III application training on independent mands in young children with autism. Participants were five children with autism ranging from ages 2 to 4 years old. A multiple baseline across participants was used to evaluate acquisition of independent correct mands across baseline and treatment conditions during training with the PECS Phase III iPadTMapplication.
Data for Participant Four did not demonstrate experimental control directly, as he showed high levels of mands during baseline. The functional relationship for Participant One was questionable as she too likely learned to mand by …