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Exercise: An Antecedent Based Intervention To Address Sensory Motor Needs And Learning Readiness, Laura Greiss Hess, Heather Maurin

Laura Greiss Hess

“Exercise (ECE) is a strategy that involves an increase in physical exertion as a means of reducing problem behaviors or increasing appropriate behavior while increasing physical fitness and motor skills” “ECE can be used effectively to address behavior, school-readiness, academic, and motor skills.” NPDC Exercise Fact Sheet, 2014

Effects Of Sertraline Treatment For Young Children With Fxs, Andrew Ligsay, Laura Greiss Hess, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Jonathan Polussa, Salpi Siyahian, Randi Hagerman

Laura Greiss Hess

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) help treat many of the phenotypic manifestations of fragile X syndrome (FXS) including anxiety, sensory processing challenges, and communication and intellectual deficits. However, the efficacy of SSRIs has not been previously studied in children with FXS under five-years-old. The purpose of this study was to elucidate group differences in behavior and developmental outcome measures for young children with FXS when treated with sertraline compared to placebo.

Assistive Technology Enhancement Of Written Expression For Individuals With Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Laura Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Susan Harris

Laura Greiss Hess

This study involves the use of computer software to assess the use of assistive technology (AT) in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. We will present an update of the subjects in the study, including research issues, subject diagnoses and diagnostic trends as assessed through baseline and follow-up testing.

Assistive Technology Enhancement Of Written Expression For Individuals With Neurodevelopmental Disorders [Poster], Laura Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Susan Harris

Laura Greiss Hess

The purpose of this project is to carry out an intensive training program in subjects with a broad range of neurodevelopmental disabilities to assess the efficacy of assistive technology (AT) intervention.

Sensory Processing Correlates Of Occupational Performance In Children With Fragile X Syndrome: Preliminary Findings, G. T. Baranek, Y. H. Chin, L. G. Hess, J. G. Hatton, S. R. Hooper

Laura Greiss Hess

This timely source book, featuring the latest in research (2000 - 2003) from the American Journal of Occupational Therapy in one easy reference, covers topics such as handwriting, ADHD, motor skills, sensory issues, play, physical disability, autism, school performance, stigma, and self-image. ~ Publisher

Gross Motor Development, Movement Abnormalities, And Early Identification Of Autism, Sally Ozonoff, Gregory S. Young, Stacy Goldring, Laura Greiss Hess, Andriana M. Herrera, Joel Steele, Suzanne Macari, Susan Hepburn, Sally J. Rogers

Laura Greiss Hess

Gross motor development (supine, prone, rolling, sitting, crawling, walking) and movement abnormalities were examined in the home videos of infants later diagnosed with autism (regression and no regression subgroups), developmental delays (DD), or typical development. Group differences in maturity were found for walking, prone, and supine, with the DD and Autism-No Regression groups both showing later developing motor maturity than typical children. The only statistically significant differences in movement abnormalities were in the DD group; the two autism groups did not differ from the typical group in rates of movement abnormalities or lack of protective responses. These findings do not …

Motor Abilities Of Children Diagnosed With Fragile X Syndrome With And Without Autism, C. Zingerevich, L. G. Hess, K. Lemons Chitwood, S. W. Harris, D. Hessl, K. Cook, R. J. Hagerman

Laura Greiss Hess

Background—Previous studies suggested that children diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) often meet criteria for autism or PDD. This study describes the fine motor abilities of children diagnosed with FXS with and without autism spectrum disorder, and compares the motor scores of those groups controlling for cognitive level. Method—Forty-eight children, ages 12-76 months (SD=16) diagnosed with FXS were assessed with the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). Their parents were interviewed with the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). We used a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine if the fine motor scale of the …

Effects Of Sertraline Treatment For Young Children With Fxs, Laura Greiss Hess, Peter Mundy, Randi Hagerman

Laura Greiss Hess

Phenotypic manifestations for young children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) include: anxiety, sensory processing challenges, global language and communication deficits and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of these symptoms can be treated with medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). However to date a clinical trial has not been conducted for children under five years old. This study investigated the following question: Are there group differences on developmental outcome measures for those children treated with sertraline compared to placebo?

Family Meanings, Contexts And Hopes Within A Clinical Trial, Laura Greis Hess, Cynthia Carter Ching, Randi Hagerman

Laura Greiss Hess

These qualitative analyses are a component of the clinical trial: “Effects of Sertraline Treatment for Young Children with FXS: Examination of Developmental Outcomes and Family Contexts.” We argue that inclusion of a sociocultural perspective within the context of a clinical trial affords consideration of: A dynamic view of development – simultaneous consideration of biological and sociocultural factors (Vygotsky, 1978). Application of a bioecological framework and consideration of ever changing nested settings and contexts over time (Bronfenbrenner, 2005)

Ot, Slp, At & The Iep…Making Sense Of The Alphabet Soup, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Ot, Slp, At & The Iep… Making Sense Of The Alphabet Soup, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Assistive Technology – Increase Your Savvy, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Imitation In Fragile X Syndrome: Implications For Autism, Marta Macedoni-Luksic, Laura Greiss Hess, Sally J. Rogers, David Gosar, Kerrie Lemons-Chitwood, Randi Hagerman

Laura Greiss Hess

Assistive Technology Use By Persons With Fragile X Syndrome, Laura Greiss Hess, K. L. Chitwood, S. W. Harris, M. Borodyankaya, R. J. Hagerman, C. Bodine, M. Gurainick

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Speech And Occupational Therapy, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Special Education: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach, Laura Greiss Hess, Carole Mcnair, Katina Iten

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Assistive Technology For Young Children: Mid-High Tech Options, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Jamie Crum, Jennifer Herrick Brown

Laura Greiss Hess

Assistive Technology For Young Children: A Hands-On-Approach To Early Literacy, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Kathleen Sadao, Deborah Grant

Laura Greiss Hess

Assistive Technology For Young Children: Mid-High Tech Options, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Jamie Crum, Jennifer Herrick Brown

Laura Greiss Hess

Assistive Technology (At) Enhancement Of Written Expression For Individual’S With Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Laura Greiss Hess, Susan Harris, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Assitive Technology, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Susan Harris

Laura Greiss Hess

Assistive Technology And The Iep, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Assistive Technology Applications, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Growing Up With Conventional Modalities Of Therapy (Ot, Speech And Special Education), Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Interventions For Infants And Toddlers, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Karen Riley

Laura Greiss Hess

Assistive Technology Enhancement Of Written Expression For Individuals With Neurodevelopmental Disorders [Poster], Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Susan Harris

Laura Greiss Hess

Occupational Therapy And Speech Therapy: A Collaborative Approach To Intervention For Fxs, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Growing Up With Speech And Ot, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Assistive Technology Applications And Intervention Strategies For Individuals With Fxs, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Susan Harris

Laura Greiss Hess

Occupational Therapy: Research And Clinical Considerations For Individuals With Asd [Invited Lecture], Laura Greiss Hess

Laura Greiss Hess