Imitation In Fragile X Syndrome: Implications For Autism, Marta Macedoni-Luksic, Laura Greiss Hess, Sally J. Rogers, David Gosar, Kerrie Lemons-Chitwood, Randi Hagerman
Oct 2009
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
To address the specific impairment of imitation in autism, the imitation abilities of 22 children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) with and without autism were compared. Based on previous research, we predicted that children with FXS and autism would have significantly more difficulty with non-meaningful imitation tasks. After controlling for full-scale IQ and age, the groups did not differ in their overall imitation accuracy scores, but analysis of error patterns revealed that children with FXS and autism made more groping errors and additional movements than the comparison group. These error patterns are consistent with the hypothesis that an action production …
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
Feb 2009
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
Laura Greiss Hess
OBJECTIVES. This preliminary study examined sensory processing and its relationship to occupational performance in children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) to guide research and evidence-based practice.
METHOD. Fifteen school-aged boys with full-mutation FXS were assessed with three occupational performance measures (School Function Assessment, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, play duration) and three sensory processing measures (Sensory Profile, Tactile Defensiveness and Discrimination Test–Revised, Sensory Approach–Avoidance Rating). Data were analyzed using partial correlation procedures.
RESULTS. Several significant correlations were found, independent of effects of age and IQ. Avoidance of sensory experiences (internally controlled) was associated with lower levels of school participation, self-care, and …
Advanced Mental Health Practice Self Assessment Tool (Contributor), Jane Dressler
Dec 2008
Advanced Mental Health Practice Self Assessment Tool (Contributor), Jane Dressler
Jane Dressler
No abstract available
Speech And Occupational Therapy, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood
Dec 2008
Speech And Occupational Therapy, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood
Laura Greiss Hess
No abstract available
Special Education: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach, Laura Greiss Hess, Carole Mcnair, Katina Iten
Dec 2008
Special Education: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach, Laura Greiss Hess, Carole Mcnair, Katina Iten
Laura Greiss Hess
No abstract available
