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Evidence for impaired visuo-perceptual organization in developmental dyslexics and its relation to temporal processes.
(Taylor & Francis, 2005-07)An analysis of normal and dyslexic readers' reaction-time (RT) performance in a standard visualdetection task (Experiment A) and in temporally primed visual detection (Experiment B) reveals a tendency for significantly ... -
An examination of gender differences in the impact of individual and organisational factors on work hours, work-life conflict and psychological strain in academics
(Routledge / Taylor & Francis, 2015-04-21)The current study used multi-group structural equation modelling (SEM) to test a fully and partially mediated Extended Rational Model of Work-Life Conflict and examine the impact of job involvement, workaholism, work ... -
An examination of the effects of argument mapping on students' memory and comprehension performance
(Elsevier, 2013-04)Argument mapping (AM) is a method of visually diagramming arguments to allow for easy comprehension of core statements and relations. A series of three experiments compared argument map reading and construction with ... -
Examining the relationship between sleep quality, social functioning, and behavior problems in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review
(Taylor and Francis Group and Dove Press, 2022-04-14)Over forty percent of autistic children experience poor sleep quality, and social interaction difficulties are a core characteristic of autism. However, the relationship between sleep quality and social functioning and ... -
Expectancy, not memory determines identical search rates in static and dynamic displays.
(International Society for Psychophysics, 2005)Search rates are often used as a measure of search efficiency. Horowitz & Wolfe employed this measure to compare static and dynamic visual search (Horowitz & Wolfe, 1998). Based on identical search rates, they argued that ... -
An exploration of resilience in adolescents facing maternal cancer
(Wiley, 2019-07-24)Background Research findings on the impact of parental cancer on adolescents are inconsistent, some studies identifying negative psychosocial impact but others identifying positive impact; however, there is not enough ... -
Exploratory, Pilot Study: Treatments accessed by caregivers of children with Down Syndrome - An internet survey
(Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities, 2018)Down syndrome is associated with a range of developmental strengths and challenges. The treatment use of individuals with Down syndrome along with associated factors have not yet been determined. In a pilot study to address ... -
Exploring the role of practitioner confidence in prevention and early intervention in child welfare: A case study of Irish youth workers in Meitheal
(Routledge, 2020-06-05)This study analyses the role of youth workers’ confidence in Meitheal: an Irish model of prevention and early intervention in child welfare. This study had an exploratory mixed methods design. Semi-structured interviews ... -
Extended visual simultaneity thresholds in patients with schizophrenia
(Oxford University Press, 2009-07)Clinical observations suggest that the experience of time phenomenology is disturbed in schizophrenia, possibly originating disorders in dynamic cognitive functions such as language or motor planning. We examined the ... -
Extinction of over-selected stimuli causes emergence of under-selected cues in higher-functioning children with autistics spectrum disorders
(Springer, 2008-09-12)Two experiments examined whether over-selectivity is the product of a post-acquisition performance deficit, rather than an attention problem. In both experiments, children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder were presented ... -
Factors that potentially influence successful weight loss for adults with intellectual disabilities: A qualitative comparison
(SAGE Publications, 2020-06-24)Background: People with intellectual disabilities are more at risk of obesity than the general population. Emerging literature indicates that multicomponent interventions are most effective, however, individual results are ... -
Familial sleep and autism spectrum disorder: a pilot actigraphy study of sleep quality, quality of life and psychological distress.
(Cambridge University Press, 2021-05-11)Sleep problems are common among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can have a negative impact on the child's behaviour and daytime functioning. The current pilot study examined objective measurements of child ... -
Fechner's colors are induced by flickering monochromatic light
(Pabst Science Publishers, 2001)Fechner described the phenomenon of inducing illusory colors by means of rotating blackand- white disks. The induced spectral illusions were later termed "Fechner's colors". Similar color perceptions can be induced by ... -
Feeding problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, challenging behavior and sensory Issues in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Springer, 2020-01-18)Frequency of feeding problems, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, challenging behavior, sensory problems and comorbid psychopathology were assessed using the following questionnaires: Screening Tool for Feeding Problems for ... -
Flicker-induced color and form: Interdependencies and relation to stimulation frequency and phase
(Elsevier, 2006-03)Our understanding of human visual perception generally rests on the assumption that conscious visual states represent the interaction of spatial structures in the environment and our nervous system. This assumption is ... -
Food, connection and care: perspectives of service providers in alternative education and training settings
(Social Care Ireland, 2019)While the formal school system has been the focus for researchers, practitioners and policy-makers for food and nutrition-related research and interventions, there has been less attention to the Alternative Education and ... -
Fostering students' personal development through designing a Personal Tutorship Programme in e-learning environments.
(2013-02)This paper addresses the importance of Personal Development of students in virtual learning environments and designs a specific approach for fostering their personal capabilities facilitated by a Personal Tutorship Programme ... -
Gaming disorder in adults with autism spectrum disorder
(Springer, 2021-06-28)Gaming disorder (GD) is a clinical addiction to video or internet games. This study investigated whether GD symptoms are heightened in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in comparison to a control group, and explored ... -
Gastrointestinal disorders
(Springer, Cham, 2015-09-04)Gastric problems are common among persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). And, this phenomenon has been well known for some time. The purpose of this chapter is to define the characteristics of this problem, its ... -
Gastrointestinal symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A literature review
(Springer Verlag, 2014-10-25)The purpose of this literature review was to provide an overview of the research on gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in autism spectrum disorder. Topics explored include the prevalence of GI symptoms, the importance of ...