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Effects Of An Online Learning Module For Pediatricians Regarding Early Intervention Services, Nicole L. Atwell
Effects Of An Online Learning Module For Pediatricians Regarding Early Intervention Services, Nicole L. Atwell
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Pediatricians serve a vital role in identifying young children with developmental delays and disabilities and referring families for services to support their children’s development and learning. However, past researchers indicated there is minimal research on training pediatricians on the Part C early intervention (EI) process that supports young children with developmental delays and disabilities. This study examined the effectiveness of a web-based training on pediatricians' knowledge of EI services and referral processes. The training components included interactive, online modules and paper resources directed towards an understanding of EI services. A convergent parallel mixed-methods study design was used to determine the …
Finding Ways To Increase Physical Activity In Students With Disabilities In A Social Distanced World, Paula Kerchenski
Finding Ways To Increase Physical Activity In Students With Disabilities In A Social Distanced World, Paula Kerchenski
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Obesity in the United States is becoming a problem that negatively affects the life expectancy of young children, which for the first time in history is moving in the wrong direction (Ogden et al., 2014). According to obesity trend data, obesity has tripled in children from 5% in 1978 to 18.5% in 2016 (Anderson et al., 2019). For our students with disabilities, obesity rates are two times higher than students without disabilities (Neter et al., 2011). Although physical activity is considered an essential component of a young child’s health and development, the lack of physical activity attributes to the obesity …