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 …
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 …
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
Assistive Technology And The Iep, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood
May 2007
Assistive Technology And The Iep, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood
Laura Greiss Hess
The concept of Assistive Technology (AT) can be overwhelming for many families and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams. The purpose of this article is to provide parents with useful information about AT and how to go about addressing it as part of their child’s IEP. We also want to demystify AT and remind everyone that it does not mean just a computer or other communication device. AT is in fact very broad, and there should be a systematic process in place to document its consideration and use as part of the IEP.
Occupational Therapy And Speech Therapy: A Collaborative Approach To Intervention For Fxs, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood
Sep 2006
Occupational Therapy And Speech Therapy: A Collaborative Approach To Intervention For Fxs, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood
Laura Greiss Hess
No abstract available
Assistive Technology Applications And Intervention Strategies For Individuals With Fxs, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Susan Harris
Jun 2006
Assistive Technology Applications And Intervention Strategies For Individuals With Fxs, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Susan Harris
Laura Greiss Hess
No abstract available
Sensory Processing Correlates Of Occupational Performance In Children With Fragile X Syndrome: Preliminary Findings, Grace T. Baranek, Yuki H. Chin, Laura Greiss Hess, Jann G. Yankee, Deborah D. Hatton, Stephen R. Hooper
Aug 2002
Sensory Processing Correlates Of Occupational Performance In Children With Fragile X Syndrome: Preliminary Findings, Grace T. Baranek, Yuki H. Chin, Laura Greiss Hess, Jann G. Yankee, Deborah D. Hatton, Stephen R. Hooper
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 …
