OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Longitudinal Functional Analyses of Appropriate and Problem Behavior	25
Disinfection behavior for COVID-19 in individuals with Down syndrome and caregivers’ distress in Japan: a cross-sectional retrospective study	21
Mothers’ and Fathers’ Parenting and Other Family Context Variables Linked to Developmental Outcomes in Young Children With Intellectual Disability: A Two-wave Longitudinal Study	21
Magic Mothers: How Parents of Children with Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Can Make Health System Crises Disappear	19
Development, Feasibility, and Initial Efficacy of a Telemedicine Parent-Delivered Social Skills Intervention for Children with ASD	19
“Everybody Wants to be Included”: Experiences with ‘Inclusive’ Strategies in Physical Education	18
Identifying Pivotal Skills in Persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities	16
Revisiting College Entry Testing to Increase Trained Deaf Teachers in the Classrooms	16
Being a Parent of an Individual with Rett syndrome – An Explorative Study of Parental Experiences Across Different Ages and Phases of Life	14
Addressing Suicide Risk in Autistic Youth: A Preliminary Study of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Attitudes	14
Teaching Siblings to Encourage and Praise Play: Supporting Interactions When One Sibling is Autistic	13
Teaching Children with Autism Through Sibling Interventionists Coached via Telehealth	13
Disparities in Quality of Life Outcomes and Quality of Supports among People with Disabilities Who Receive Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS)	13
The Effects of Thought Bubbles and Multiple Exemplar Training on Theory of Mind Skills for Children on the Autism Spectrum	12
The Verbal Behavior Development Assessment-Revised: Convergent and Divergent Validity in a Sample of Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder	12
Caregivers with Learning Differences: A Scoping Review and Stakeholder-Engaged Process to Identify Screening Tools for Maternal and Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs	12
The impact of a telehealth platform on ABA-based parent training targeting social communication in children with autism spectrum disorder	11
Parental Report of Physical Activity and Sleep in Individuals with Down Syndrome	11
Evaluation of the Effects of Lag Schedules on Response Variability with Multimodal Communication	10
A Report on the Increased Payment Rates for HCBS for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic	10
A Meta-analysis of Science Education Studies for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)	9
Acculturation, Values, and Acculturative Stress for Autistic Latino Emerging Adults and Spanish-speaking Parents Participating in the ¡Iniciando! la Adultez Program	9
A Preliminary Trial of an Early Surveillance Program for Autism and Developmental Delays within General Practices	8
Supporting Inclusion in Informal Education Settings for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Scoping Review	8
Natural Supports and Quality of Life of People with Disabilities	8

Sensitivity To Emotional Intensity and Emotion Expression Recognition Abilities in Children and Adults with down Syndrome	8
Exercise Considerations for Adults with Disabilities: A Systematic Review	7
Teaching Children with Autism Traveling Skills for using a Speech-Generating Device for Manding	7
Exploring Parent and Autistic Youth Perspectives to Inform Adaptations for an Advocacy Program	7
Screening of ASD in At-Risk Young Children and Initiation of the Diagnostic Process	7
Adaptive Behavior Function in Autism: Association with ADHD and ASD Symptoms	7
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children with Severe or Moderate Intellectual Disability: A Study Using the Diagnostic Interview Trauma, Stressors – Severe/Moderate ID	7
Eye-Gaze Training Does Not Impact Performance on a Nonverbal Test of Reading Abilities for Children with Special Educational Needs	7
Exploring the Family-Professional Partnerships of Parents of Children with Disabilities from Low-Resourced Backgrounds	7
Caregiver-Implemented Interventions for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Literature Review	7
Assessing Healthcare Access Among Physical and Hearing Disabled Persons in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia	7
Comparison of Caregivers’ and Children’s Preference for Mand Topography During Functional Communication Training	7
Effectiveness of a Brief Functional Analysis and Functional Communication Training Conducted Through Telehealth	6
Incorporating Choice-Making Opportunities to Increase Engagement in Leisure Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	6
A Systematic Review of Abduction Prevention Research for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	6
Virtual Training of Dental Students in Zambia To Improve the Care of Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities	6
The Effect of Cultural Physical Activity Intervention for South Korean Immigrant Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder	6
Well-Being and Mental Health of Siblings of Children with Intellectual Disability: a Longitudinal Twin-Family Study	6
Correction: Using Relationship Development Intervention with Autistic Children and Their Families: The Experiences of RDI Consultants in Australia	5
Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication by Individuals with Rett Syndrome Part 1: Page-Linking	5
Characterization and Impact of a Multidisciplinary Outpatient Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program	5
Effects of Stair-Climbing Exercise on Health-Related Physical Fitness Measures in Children with Developmental Disabilities	5
A Systematic Review of Derived Relational Responding Beyond Coordination in Individuals with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	5
Zoom-delivered Physical Activities Can Increase Perceived Physical Activity Level in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Pilot Study	5
Variables Related to the Executive Function in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Preschoolers	5
The Impacts of Dysphagia on Quality of Life, Inclusion, and Participation for Children and Young People: A Scoping Review	5
Family Support: Implementing Embedded Learning Opportunities Within Family Routines	4
Mealtime Skill Independence: from Pouch-to-Spoon Fading to Using Chopsticks	4
Teaching a Child to Wear Prescription Eyeglasses	4
The Relationship Between Parent-Child Movement Synchrony and Social Behavior of Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Children Diagnosed with Down Syndrome	4
Promoting Visual Perspective-taking Skills in an Adolescent with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Using Multi-View Videos: A Pilot Case Study	4
Correction to: Comparison of Caregivers’ and Children’s Preference for Mand Topography During Functional Communication Training	4
A Qualitative Study of Men’s Experience of Being a Father in Families with Childhood Disability	4
Evaluating the Feasibility of Automated Synchronous Music Reinforcement on Walking Speed in Adults with ASD: A Proof-of-Concept Study	4
Leveraging Feedback From Autistic Adults to Develop an App to Access Healthcare Services	4
AAC & Literacy: A Scoping Review of Print Knowledge Measures for Students who use Aided Augmentative and Alternative Communication	4
Feasibility and Pilot Evaluation of a Telehealth Picture Exchange Communication System Caregiver Training	4
Directional Alpha Frontoparietal Connectivity and Anxiety in Autistic Boys	4
Social Support and Optimism in deaf and hard-of-hearing College Students: A Moderated Mediation Model of Belief about Adversity	3
Playing with Food: Non-Immersive Virtual Reality to Teach Food Preparation	3
Safety and Feasibility of Robot-assisted Gait Training in Adults with Cerebral Palsy in an Inpatient Setting – an Observational Study	3
Teaching Pool Side Safety Skills to Decrease Elopement-Related Incidents for Children with ASD	3
Exploring the Motivation, Process, and Barriers for Replication of a Special Education Advocacy Program	3
Correction: Comparison of Mand Acquisition and Preference in Children with Autism who Exhibit Problem Behavior	3
Psychotropic Medication Adjustment Patterns in Treatment Literature Featuring Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Challenging Behavior	3
Longitudinal Developmental Trajectories in Young Autistic Children Presenting with Seizures, Compared to those Presenting without Seizures, Gathered via Parent-report Using a Mobile Application	3
Evaluation of the Effects of the Picture Exchange Communication System™ Protocol on Problematic Behavior across the School Day	3
Examining the Relationship Between Social Functioning and Daily Living Skills in Children with and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder	3
Comparison of Single Instruction and Varied Instructions to Teach Expressive Labels via Direct Telehealth for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder	3
Reinforcer Testing for Minimally Verbal Children with Autism	3

Navigating Adult Disability Services by Latino Families of Youth with Autism	3
Effects of eCoaching and Electronic Performance Feedback on Teachers’ Use of Embedded Choice Making with Children with Autism	3
Introduction to the Special Issue: Advancements in Interventions and Supports for People with Autism, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities to Improve Access to Inclusive community-Based Settin	2
Peer-Mediated Interventions to Enhance Conversation Skills of Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities on a University Campus	2
Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication by Individuals with Rett Syndrome Part 2: High-Tech and Low-Tech Modalities	2
Change in Pediatric Psychiatric Emergency Service Clinicians’ Confidence After Training to Improve Care for Autistic Youth At-Risk for Suicide: A Pilot Study	2
Quality of Life Outcomes of Autistic Adults, Including Those with Multiple Disabilities, and the Benefits of Person-Centered Supports	2
A Preliminary Assessment to Determine the Starting Point for Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders	2
Promoting Physical Activity Through Telehealth, Peer Support, and Wearables: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder	2
Communication Modality Preference and the Social Validity of Functional Communication and Mand Training	2
Curricular Areas in Which Students with Intellectual Disability Receive Instruction	2
Microlearning as a Concept to Optimize Integrated Services for Racially/Ethnically Diverse Families of Autistic Children	2
Teachers’ Familiarity, Confidence, Training, and Use of Problem Behavior Interventions for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder in School Settings	2
Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding Determinants of Exercise in Adults with ADHD Symptoms	2
A Conceptual View of Expanding Person-Centered Thinking Approaches for Developing Personalized Integrated Supports for People with Disabilities and Their Families	2
Psychological Resilience of Providers of Children with Developmental Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic	2
Pain characteristics in people with Prader-Willi, Williams, and Fragile-X syndromes: an international survey of caregivers’ perspective	2
Involvement in Determining Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review	2
Less Restrictive Behavioral Interventions for Sleep Problems in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Single Case Feasibility Study	2
Simultaneous Recording of Objective Sleep in Mothers and School-aged Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Study of Actigraphy and Videosomnography	2
Improving Representation in Autism Research: A Qualitative Study of Mother’s Perceptions	2
A Preliminary Analysis of Second-Order Schedule Effects During Treatment of Escape-Maintained Problem Behavior	2
Improving the Cultural Responsiveness of Measures for Latino Families of Children with Autism	1
Identifying the Correlates of Individual, Peer and Systemic Advocacy Among Parents of Children with Disabilities Who are Interested in Civic Engagement	1
Remote Training of Dental Students and Professionals to Promote Cooperative Behavior in Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	1
Associations between Parental Protective Factors and Child Behavioral Problems in Children with ADHD and ASD	1
Measuring what Matters: Considerations for the Measurement of Services for Individuals with Autism	1
“We Try to Support Each Other, Stay Strong for Our Children”: Parents’ Experiences of Stress and Co-Parenting in Families Who Have a Child With Autism	1
Association Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Technology Use in Autistic Adults	1
Perspectives from the Autism Community on the Potential Utility of a Novel Measure of Suicide Risk and Mental Health Symptoms for Autistic Youth: A Pilot Study	1
The Efficacy of Using Telehealth to Coach Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder on How to Use Naturalistic Teaching to Increase Mands, Tacts and Intraverbals	1
Impact of Low-Tech Assistive Technology on Behavioral Outcomes in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders	1
Parent-Adolescent Attachment and Well-Being Among Chinese Hearing-Impaired Students: The Mediating Role of Resilience and the Moderating Role of Emotional and Behavioral Problems	1
Long-Term Outcomes after Behavior-Analytic Intervention for Pediatric Feeding Disorders	1
A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Trajectories of Mental Health Problems in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities	1
Using Positive Reinforcement to Increase the Physical Activity of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: A Review	1
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Chronic Disease Outcomes Among Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	1
Teaching Cooperation to Children with Autism during Play	1
Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Gulf Region in the Middle East	1
Conducting a Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate a Comprehensive School-Based Intervention for Students on the Autism Spectrum: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies	1
Associations Between Behavioral Inflexibility, Sensory Sensitivity, and Feeding Problems in a Clinical Sample	1
“You Had This Clean Window, But It was Glued Shut”: Identifying the Needs of Parents and Providers of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Rural Areas Through a Life Course Perspective	1
Impact of Child Behavior Problems on Parenting Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mediation of Coping Strategies	1
Times Change, but Our Commitment Remains the Same: Editorial for Special Issue on Choice and Autonomy	1
Examining the Social Support Networks of Parents of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	1
Perspectives of Transition-Aged Youth with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities about Self-Advocacy and Civic Engagement	1
Establishing a Mand Repertoire Using an Interrupted Chain Procedure with SGD in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder	1
“Sorry, I Didn’t Mean to Kiss at You”: A Descriptive Analysis of Tourette Syndrome in Interpersonal Interactions	1
Screening Instrument for Dysphagia in People with an Intellectual Disability (SD-ID): Quick and Reliable Screening by Caregivers	1
Brief Report: Pediatrician Referral Practices for Early Self-injury in Young Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	1
Exploring Parent Perspectives of Feasibility After Intensive Telerehabilitation for Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Mixed Methods Study	1
Bullying Victimization and Internalizing Problems of Children with Disabilities: The Moderating Role of Family Strengths	1
Using a Video Visual Scene Display Application to Improve Communication for Individuals with Autism Disorder	1
Salivary Cortisol and Stereotypy in Minimally Verbal Children with Autism: A Pilot Study	1
Behavior Analytic Technologies Mediated via Augmented Reality for Autism: A Systematic Review	1
Telehealth Caregiver Coaching for Families of Children with ASD: a Pilot RCT	1
Social Capital and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	1
Utilizing a Lip Closure Prompt to Increase Food Acceptance in the Treatment of Feeding Disorders	1
Technology-Based Physical Health Interventions for Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Scoping Review	1