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Laura Greiss Hess

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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 Nov 2015

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 Nov 2015

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 …


Family Meanings, Contexts And Hopes Within A Clinical Trial, Laura Greis Hess, Cynthia Carter Ching, Randi Hagerman Nov 2015

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 Aug 2015

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

Laura Greiss Hess

Creating an IEP – or Individualized Educational Program – can be an incredibly confusing and daunting experience. The “alphabet soup” of acronyms and legalese often increases the anxiety and uneasiness for families. There are often many professionals in the room, some just popping in and out during the meeting, and families can feel isolated and not fully part of the process. One way to offset these feelings is to prepare ahead of time.

We’ve designed this article to be an at-a-glance format, combining our professional expertise and some handy resources. This information is presented via FAQs (more alphabet soup for …


Ot, Slp, At & The Iep… Making Sense Of The Alphabet Soup, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood Jun 2014

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

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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

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Interventions For Infants And Toddlers, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Karen Riley Dec 2006

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

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Occupational Therapy: Research And Clinical Considerations For Individuals With Asd [Invited Lecture], Laura Greiss Hess May 2006

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

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Skills For The Job Of Living: Why You Need An Ot On Your Team, Laura Greiss Hess May 2004

Skills For The Job Of Living: Why You Need An Ot On Your Team, Laura Greiss Hess

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Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons, Lesley Deprey, Cynthia Winn Jul 2003

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons, Lesley Deprey, Cynthia Winn

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No abstract available