Sharon Judge

Old Dominion University | ODU · Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education

Purpose: The purpose of this descriptive study was to investigate why some elementary children have difficulties mastering addition and subtraction calculation tasks. Design/methodology/approach: The researchers examined error types in addition and subtraction calculation made by 697 Portuguese students in elementary grades. Each student completed...

In the present study, we examined number knowledge skills of 697 Portuguese elementary students from first to fourth grade. Students completed three number knowledge tasks: 1) translating numbers into words, 2) symbolic magnitude (i.e., number comparison), and 3) decomposing numbers. We evaluated students’ answers by means of error analysis using a...

In this chapter we describe how mobile technologies, with a focus on smart phones, iPod touches, and iPads or other tablet devices and applications (apps), are transforming learning for young children. This chapter discusses young children’s experiences and learning with mobile media devices and apps. Key opportunities to seize mobile media devices...

Educational legislation has made reading a priority for students with significant intellectual disabilities (ID) and associated speech, language, sensory, or physical impairments. Historically, reading instruction for students with significant ID has focused on sight word instruction, with limited exposure to other essential reading skills. This ar...

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to examine the openness, growth and loneliness of typical peers volunteering at a summer day camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Design/methodology/approach – In this study, the authors obtained descriptive data on the attitudes and behaviors of 38 adolescent peer buddies without disabilit...

While virtual technology for training in the simulation field has a long history in medicine, aviation, and the military, the application of similar emerging and innovative technologies in teacher preparation and education has been limited. TLE TeachLive™ (Teaching Learning Environment, Teaching in a Virtual Environment) [TLE] is an inventive mixed...

Early exposure to multiple risk factors is related to an elevated risk for academic difficulty. Thus, it is important to promote academic resilience as early as possible and to identify factors that support resilience. Given the positive relation between early literacy skills and later academic outcomes, examining resilience in reading is important...

Using longitudinal data from the first 6 waves of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study–Kindergarten Cohort (ECLS-K), the authors examined mathematics achievement and growth trajectories by learning disability (LD) subgroups. The 2-level (time–student) growth curve model showed that lower levels of mathematics achievement were already evident at k...

Adults with intellectual disabilities face difficulty seeking employment in the community workforce. Using a single-subject design, this study examined the utility of role playing and self-management strategies to enhance work performance by promoting the social skills of a young woman with Down syndrome working in a community child care setting. S...

This chapter is geared toward faculty members new to Web Enhanced Learning (WEL), as well as the seasoned faculty seeking to incorporate WEL into their traditional classroom settings. The chapter begins with the importance of community within the WEL, especially for the students that are far away from the institute of Higher Education. We discuss c...

Using hierarchical linear modeling and longitudinal data from the first 6 waves of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study–Kindergarten cohort, the authors examined reading achievement and growth rates by learning disability (LD) subgroup. The 2-level (time–student) growth curve model indicated that lower levels of reading achievement were already e...

Assistive technology offers infants and toddlers with disabilities a set of tools to assist in achieving developmental goals while interacting with objects, materials, adults, and other children in their environment. This article focuses on assistive technology devices that can promote young children's participation in activities and routines in ev...

A large number of special education teachers in the United States are prepared in alternative certification programs and insufficient empirical information exists regarding their knowledge of assistive technology. The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigation of alternatively licensed special education teachers' knowledge, ex...

Although the use of assistive technology for young children is increasing, the lack of awareness and the lack of training continue to act as major barriers to providers using assistive technology. This article describes an assistive technology toolkit designed for use with young children with disabilities that can be easily assembled and implemente...

This article reports on a faculty development model that uses a variety of approaches and strategies to help faculty restructure their curricula and effectively model technology integration for their students. A multifaceted model, funded in part by the Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) initiative, was implemented at The Univers...

Despite the legislative mandate for assistive technology (AT) consideration and the tenacity of researchers, educators, and practitioners to develop more proficient readers at younger ages, cohesive and comprehensive emergent literacy technology planning has not been sufficiently developed for preschool children with disabilities. The purpose of th...

Childhood overweight is a condition that is prevalent within our society, affecting more and more children each year. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between child overweight and educational outcomes. Data are reported for 13,680 children in third grade from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, a set of data designed an...

Project ImPACT is an implementation grant supported by the U.S. Department of Education Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology initiative. The principal goal of this project, as with all PT3 initiatives, is to develop new teachers who are capable of infusing technology into the curriculum to enhance student learning. With this result in mi...

The authors examined the progress made toward equitable technology access and use over children's first 4 years of school. The sample consisted of 8,283 public school children who attended kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grades. In 3rd grade, high-poverty schools had significantly more computers for instruction and a smaller ratio of children to compute...

This study examined the effects of looping teachers' remaining with a core group of children for multiple years in a preschool program for at-risk children. The sample consisted of 59 4-year-old children who had the same teacher for two years and 167 4-year-old children who had a different teacher for each year of preschool. Student progress on con...

Assistive technology is guaranteed by law to be included when appropriate on individualized education plans (IEP) for young children with disabilities. Yet, the full potential of technology remains unfulfilled due to insufficient knowledge of options available, limited professional development, and a dearth of evidence on its effectiveness for part...

This study examined the relationship between academic achievement of young African American children and access to and use of computers in their school and home. The sample consists of 1,601 African American public school children who attended kindergarten and 1st grade. Results indicate that access to and use of a home computer, computer area in c...

This study examined the relationship between academic achievement of young African American children and access to and use of computers in their school and home. The sample consists of 1,601 African American public school children who attended kindergarten and 1st grade. Results indicate that access to and use of a home computer, computer area in c...

Data from a large representative sample of American kindergarten children were used to examine the role of risk and protective factors involved in vulnerability and resilience as they relate to the development of school-based competence. Better fine motor, gross motor, and interpersonal skills and internalizing behaviors were associated with good o...

As the number of computers accessible to students and teachers has increased, there has been a growing emphasis on integrating technology across the curriculum. Even though schools increasingly invest in new technologies, the actual use of computers in classrooms remains limited. This paper examines a model developed to guide the implementation of...

Project ImPACT is an implementation grant supported by the U.S. Department of Education Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology initiative. The principal goal of this project, as with all PT3 initiatives, is to develop new teachers who are capable of infusing technology into the curriculum to enhance student learning. With this result in mi...

This research examined the impact of early institutionalization on child and family outcomes among 159 children adopted from orphanages during the first year of placement. At the time of adoption, substantial developmental delays were identified, but at post-adoption many delays had been made up. However, about one third of the children still exhib...

Sources of variation in security of attachment and the effects of early institutionalization on the development of attachment were investigated in 124 adoptive families. Participants included 124 children adopted from Eastern European orphanages and their parents. The quality of their attachment relationships varied significantly, depending, in par...

This study examined young children's differential access to computers in school and home and the varying conditions that affect how children experience computers. The sample consists of 9,840 public school children who attended kindergarten and first grade. Lower and higher poverty schools are about equally likely to have computers available for ch...

Sources of variation in parents' assessment of parental stress and the effects of early institutionalization were investigated. Participants included 109 mother-father pairs who adopted children from Eastern Europe. Significant differences between mothers and fathers were obtained on child- and parent-related stress. The direction and magnitude of...

This research examined the degree of developmental recovery during the 1st year of placement in a sample of 124 children adopted from Eastern European orphanages. At the time of adoption, substantial growth and developmental delays were identified, with about half below the 5th percentile on weight and on height. Results indicated that there was co...

Assistive technology has the potential to bring about significant changes in the life of a young child with disabilities. However, for assistive technology to be utilized effectively, families must be involved in the assessment and intervention process. This article describes a family-centered assessment and intervention approach that empowers and...

This article discusses how professionals can integrate computer technology into early childhood classrooms. Strategies are provided for using computers to facilitate learning, selecting developmentally appropriate software, setting up a computer center, and integrating computer technology across the curriculum. A chart pairs level of interactivity...

This study surveyed the current status of computer integration in preschool special education classrooms, including: (a) software selection, (b) use and integration of computer technology, and (c) teachers' attitudes about computer technology, availability, and supports. Surveys were completed by 91 early childhood special education teachers in Ten...

Children born in the countries of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are now a main source of international adoptions in the United States. Infants and young children constitute the majority of adopted children. Young children reared in institutional settings may experience increased medical problems, a lack of appropriate interaction with...

This study investigated the relationship between parental perceptions of coping strategies and family strengths in families of young children with disabilities. The 69 participants completed the Ways of Coping Questionnaire and the Family Hardiness Index. Results indicated that the use of social supports was highly associated with family strengths....

Use of assistive technology by young children with disabilities is expected to increase markedly in the next 10 years. However, for assistive technology to be utilized effectively, families must be involved in the decision-making and implementation processes. This article discusses a family-centered assessment and intervention approach that empower...

Sources of variations in parents' assessment of help-giving practices and perceived control appraisals were investigated. Participants included 69 parents of children, birth to age 5, with disabilities or at risk for poor developmental outcomes. Results indicated that parent and family characteristics showed no relationship to either help-giving pr...