Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities are able to reliably express their
likes and dislikes through direct preference assessment. Preferred items tend to function as …

In light of recent standards-based and testing movements, the issue of play in childhood has
taken on increased meaning for educational professionals and social scientists. This second …

In this systematic review, we examined the rigor and outcomes across 27 object play
intervention studies using single-case research methodology. We focused on studies …

A wide variety of effect size indices have been proposed for quantifying the magnitude of
treatment effects in single-case designs. Commonly used measures include parametric …

We evaluated a program for increasing pretend toy play of 2‐year‐old children with
disabilities in an inclusive classroom. Classroom personnel implemented the program …

Incorporating the interests and preferences of young children with autism spectrum
disorders into interventions to promote prosocial behavior and decrease behavior excesses …

This study examined the mean duration of child attention across three teaching conditions
(child choice, adult choice, or adult presentation) of 63 preschool-age children. A repeated …

Because the visual, sensory, and motor areas of the brain are actively developing during the
first year of life and making connections to the emotional brain centers, the early …

The purpose of this integrative review was to examine strategies that facilitate inclusion in
play among children with physical disabilities in childcare centers. Nine databases were …

This study investigates the epidemiology of injuries associated with toys among US children
by analyzing data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. During 1990 …