International Journal of Developmental Disabilities

Article	Citations
Preliminary effectiveness of the ACT SMART implementation toolkit: facilitating evidence-based practice implementation in community-based autism organizations	47
Development of SiSE (Simple Sex Education) application to improve sexual security for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities	32
Effects of nutritional interventions in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: an overview based on a literature review	31
Association between parenting resilience and parenting and family adjustment of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder	30
The effects of face masks on emotional appraisal ability of students with autism spectrum disorder	23
Trends in research related to anxiety disorders on the autism spectrum: a bibliometric study	22
Social communication problems, social anxiety, and mood problems: kindergarten and primary school teachers’ perspective among students with autism spectrum disorder	21
Inclusive education practices for students with intellectual disability in Saudi Arabia: bridging gaps for better support systems	21
Combined sensory integration therapy plus neurodevelopmental therapy (NT) versus NT alone for motor and attention in children with Down syndrome: a randomized controlled trial	20
The scope of supportive housing for adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: a rapid review	17
Disability and the labour market: conditioning factors for the inactive population with intellectual disabilities	17
Utilising sandplay therapy to support children with intellectual disabilities and complex mental health needs in China’s child welfare institutions: a case study	17
Psychosocial treatment of major depression in people with intellectual disabilities. Improvements within the last four decades: points of view	17
Strength versus aerobic program: effects on body composition and health-related physical fitness levels of youths with Down syndrome	16
Examining the relationship between middle school children’s attitudes toward their disabled peers and empathy skills	16
Participating in the digital world: a consensus statement on digital social contact for people with disabilities living in sheltered care facility homes	15
The empathy reading project: bibliotherapy between parents and their children with autism spectrum disorder	15
Supported employment in China: a Guangzhou qualitative case study	14
The role of life satisfaction, quiet ego and perceived social support in posttraumatic growth of mothers of Turkish children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder	12
Using video modeling to teach the picture exchange communication system	12
Investigating reported self-efficacy, attitudes, challenges, and knowledge of physical educators of autistic children across Europe	12
The gut–brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: microbiome dysbiosis, probiotics, and potential mechanisms of action	12
Cross-lagged associations between inter-parental relationship satisfaction and sibling relationship quality in families of children with intellectual disabilities	11
Autism in Serbia: insights into parental experiences, support networks, and systemic obstacles	10
Saudi teachers ‘knowledge and implementation of transitional skills and transition planning for students with autism spectrum disorder in Saudi Arabia	10

Assent in applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support: ethical considerations and practical recommendations	10
Perceptions of emergency drills: a consensual qualitative research study with mothers of children with Down syndrome	9
Examining stress and coping levels of patriarchal men with autistic children who receive special sports training in Türkiye	9
Parental acceptance of children with developmental disabilities in the preschool period: the role of mindfulness in parenting	9
Social adaptation assistance for children with autism spectrum disorders in Kazakhstan	9
‘I can’t take my eyes off her’ problems and difficulties experienced by mothers caring for their intellectually disabled children at home: a qualitative research	9
Correction	9
Examining the perceptions of needs, services and abilities of Czech and North Macedonian caregivers of children with autism and trainers	9
Data recording of seizures in children with autism spectrum disorder: description and social validation of computer-assisted measurement	9
The mental health rewards of interpersonal strengths: kindness and social intelligence are linked to lower internalizing and externalizing problems in Chinese children with autism spectrum disorders	9
Impact of parent-delivered traditional Thai massage on children with autism spectrum disorder and parenting stress: a randomized controlled trial	9
A qualitative analysis of the knowledge and perceptions of developmental disabilities and autism among parents of neurotypical children in Bolivia	9
Barriers experienced by nurses in communication for sexual health education for children with intellectual disability: a qualitative study	8
Exploring self-determination and satisfaction with life and services of people with disabilities	8
Initial psychometric properties of the medical outcomes study social support survey in caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Brazil	8
An argumentation analysis of testimony about positive behaviour support and chemical restraint in Australia’s Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability	8
Impact of a mixed method training programme on attitudes of future doctors toward intellectual disability	8
Effects of adapted physical activity on the motor development of children with mild intellectual disability	8
A tutorial on person ability scores for the intellectual and developmental disabilities clinician	7
Asymmetry of max grip force and max rate of grip force development among adolescents with and without intellectual disability	7
Chinese caregivers’ attitudes towards ABA-based interventions for their autistic children: a qualitative exploration	7
Non-pharmacological treatment for individuals with autism spectrum conditions who display harmful sexual behaviour	7
Effectiveness of a 6-week occupational therapy program with hippotherapy on postural control and social behavior for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder	7
Women with intellectual disabilities and motherhood: barriers, supports and demands	7
Empowering parents of children with disabilities: assessing the impact of a child sexual abuse psychoeducation program in Türkiye	7
Regressive autism with autoimmune encephalitis: case report and literature review of subtype of autism spectrum disorder	7
Psychometric properties of the tool to measure parenting self-efficacy (TOPSE) for Iranian parents of children with autism spectrum disorder	7
Zoom in screen with simultaneous prompting to teach young children with autism	7
Remote support for individuals with intellectual disabilities living independently: a scoping review	7
The emerging role of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder	7
Enhancing computational thinking in students with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities: a robot programming approach	7
Insights into the emotional grounds of diverse parenting experiences: risk and protective factors of psychological distress in mothers of children with autism, Down syndrome, and typical development	7
Adapting the Tree of Life group for adults with intellectual disabilities: a feasibility and acceptability study	7
Does broad autism phenotype traits effect mother-child interaction?: a cross-sectional study from Turkey	7
Parent input: shaping inclusive education for students with disabilities	7
Attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities in Norway	6
The application of drawing tasks in studying cognitive functions in autism: a systematic review	6
Measuring positive parenting experiences among parents of children with autism: validation of the Kansas Positive Contribution Subscales in Chinese parents	6
Prioritizing choice and assent in the assessment and treatment of food selectivity	6
Future anxiety, experience of stigma, emotion regulation and quality of life in caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder: a cross-cultural perspective	6
Effect of executive function on mathematical ability in children with intellectual disabilities	6
Inclusivity in education for autism spectrum disorders: Experiences of support from the perspective of parent/carers, school teaching staff and young people on the autism spectrum	6
Supported decision-making for persons with intellectual disabilities in Japan and Taiwan: a survey of social workers’ and adult guardians’ awareness of supported decision-making	6
Neuroinflammation and autism: what have we learned so far?	6
Educators apply new teaching strategies despite initial attributions of autistic students’ controllability of their behaviors	6
Likelihood status and classification issues to be considered in familial research on communication disorders	6
Pushing past distractions to move toward assent-based practice and science: a response to Newcomb and Wine	6
Face concern and affiliate stigma in caregivers of children with developmental disabilities: a cross-sectional study in southwest China	6
GamerFit-ASD demonstration pilot: evaluation of the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an evidence-based exergaming and telehealth coaching intervention for autistic youth	6
Gait and static balance analysis of children with Down syndrome and comparison with typically developing children	6

Is everything (im)possible? Exploring the belief systems of Chinese pre-service special education teachers regarding students with moderate and severe intellectual disability	5
Academic learning time in physical education (ALT-PE) during an adapted tennis program for children with autism spectrum disorders	5
Understanding the role of symbolic play in enhancing language development in children with autism spectrum disorder: a critical review	5
Psychometric properties of the Ritvo Autism and Asperger Diagnostic Scale: Revised (RAADS-R) in the Persian language for Iranian adults	5
A comparison of the physical fitness of individuals with intellectually disabilities autism spectrum disorders and Down syndrome diagnosis	5
Focus group discussion on factors for development of somatosensory games on hand function training for self-care ability of children with autism	5
Social acceptance of Turkish middle school and Syrian refugee children towards individuals with autism	5
Exploring the impact of supercrip portrayal in TV drama: assessing attitude shifts toward people with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability	5
A qualitative study of financial concerns of mothers’ of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities	5
Computer and tablet assessments of executive function in youth with Down syndrome: feasibility and predictors of performance	5
Self-regulation skills and prosocial behaviours in preschool children with and without autism	5
A smartphone-regulated system for facilitating access to music and telephone calls and providing timely activity instructions to people with intellectual and multiple disabilities	5
Empathy beyond the classroom: transforming trainee teachers through direct interaction with adults with intellectual disabilities	5
Socioeconomic status and the perceived social support in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder: the SOLACE-Brasil study	5
Are you coping how I'm coping? An exploratory factor analysis of the Brief-COPE among caregivers of children with and without learning disabilities during COVID-19 restrictions in the UK	5
Behavioural equivalents of schizophrenia in people with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. A selective review	5
Perspectives on self, relationships, and social engagement: siblings of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities	5
The lived experiences of families with children with autism in creating an inclusive society: “my child’s disability is not for your emotional satisfaction!”	5
Ward atmosphere for inpatients with intellectual disability and mental illness : family members’ perceptions and experience	5
The role of physical activity in social and behavioral skills of children with autism spectrum disorder: a case-controlled study	4
Postural stability of adults with down syndrome – differences between women and men	4
Critical reflections on psychometric assessment of the NAS scale	4
Understanding Chilean physical educators’ attitudes toward teaching students with Down syndrome in integrated classes	4
Integrating AI tools for enhanced autism education: a comprehensive review	4
Developing social skills and self-satisfaction of adults with intellectual disabilities through sports: a parental perspective	4
Investigation of communicative behaviors and communication functions of Turkish individuals with autism spectrum disorder through Communication Matrix	4
Double punch to the better than nothing: physical activity participation of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder	4
Reducing challenging behaviours among children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in community settings: a systematic review of interventions	4
Living on with autism after a devastating earthquake: experiences of children and adolescents in Turkey	4
Parents/primary caregivers’ perspectives on the well-being, and home-based learning of children with neurodevelopmental disorders during COVID-19 in Bangladesh	4
Guilt and maternal depression among married and single mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder: moderation analysis	4
NRF2, KEAP1 and GSK-3 levels in autism spectrum disorder: a case control study	4
Experiences of therapists conducting psychological assessments and video conferencing therapy sessions with people with mild intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic	4
Participation for learners with cognitive disabilities in class activities during the pandemic in UAE: issues and barriers	4
Developmental profile in Angelman syndrome and its relationship with genotype, epilepsy, sleep, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions	4
Dietitians’ endeavor to contribute to the nutritional health of children and youth with intellectual disability and autism	4
Examination of mother’s opinions on developmental differences of children with autism in early period	4
Profiles of ability in CHARGE syndrome	4
A practitioner’s guide to emphasizing choice-making opportunities in behavioral services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities	4
Associations between intelligence, everyday executive functions, and symptoms of mental health problems in children and adolescents with mild intellectual disability	4
Teleneuropsychological intervention for executive functions in children with Williams Syndrome	4
Evaluation of postural stability under single and dual task conditions in individuals with and without intellectual disability	4
Stigma among Vietnamese parents of children with autism spectrum disorder	3
Habitual walking and mental disorder in relation to autism spectrum disorder	3
The impact of generative artificial intelligence on the social-emotional skills of children with autism spectrum disorder: a meta-analysis of 38 experimental and quasi-experimental studies	3
Effects of animation-based conversational teaching on cognitive empathy of children with mild autism spectrum disorder	3
General health status of youth with autism with and without intellectual disabilities transitioning from special education, and its relationship to personal and family circumstances: longitudinal coho	3
A scoping review of measures examining the environments of persons with neurodevelopmental disorders in a supported housing setting	3
Attentional bias toward pictures related to circumscribed interests in children with autism spectrum disorder	3
Galectin-3 levels in school aged children with autism spectrum disorder	3
A systematic review of dysfunctional thoughts, feelings and phobias of children and adolescents with autism. Solutions and therapeutic methods	3
Drug-refractory irritability and related factors in autistic children	3
Evaluating augmented reality as evidence-based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a meta-analysis of single-case design studies	3
A person-centred examination of inclusive teachers’ beliefs about teaching students with intellectual and developmental disabilities: profiles and relations to teacher efficacy	3
Problematic sexual behaviors of adolescents with intellectual disability in Saudi Arabia: uncovering the hidden	3
Sensory profiles, behavioral problems, and auditory findings in children with autism spectrum disorder	3
Comparison of self-administered versus read-aloud questionnaires for psychological measurement in students with low intellectual functioning: use of frequentist and Bayesian approaches	3
Dialectical behavior therapy-skills system for cognitively challenged individuals with self-harm: a Swedish pilot study	3
A brief response to assent in applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support: ethical considerations and practical recommendations	3
Serum BAFF, APRIL, TWEAK, TNFSF18, TNFR2, and TNFRS12A levels in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder	3
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric testing of the Turkish version of the Sensory Eating Problems Scale in children with neurodevelopmental disorders	3
Physical education teachers’ experiences regarding online physical education lessons for children with autism spectrum disorder	3
A comparison of working memory abilities between children with intellectual disability with non-specific aetiology and children with Down syndrome in schools for intellectual development in Germany	3
The relationship between nutritional problems, eating behaviors, and diet quality in children with autism	3
Factors associated with capability and performance in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: an exploratory cross-sectional study	3
The missing piece. Physiological data as a factor for identifying emotions of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities	3
Cognitive factors and educational placement affecting mathematical attainment in middle school students with mild intellectual disability	3
The pillars of inclusive education for students with ASD: a scoping review based on the case of Spain	3
Effectiveness of a peer-mediated intervention on job and social skills for students with intellectual disability: a pilot study	3
Medical student program to learn from families experiencing developmental disabilities	3
When life changes: use and effects of behavioral coping strategies among relatives of people with intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic	3
Responses to infectious disease outbreaks in supported living environments for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders: a scoping review	2
Video model on social media use skills for adolescents with intellectual disabilities	2
Schoolwide positive behavioural interventions and supports and human rights: transforming our educational systems into levers for social justice	2
Ecobehavioural analysis of academic engagement of children with intellectual disabilities in Chinese mainstream schools	2
Stress in social and health care professionals working with people with intellectual disabilities: risk and protective factors	2
Educators’ knowledge of and perceptions towards students with autism in Nigeria	2
Quality of life in parents of children with Autism spectrum disorder: Emphasizing challenges in the Indian context	2
Parent-reported autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptomatology of children with ASD during the COVID-19 pandemic: a 1.5-year longitudinal study	2
The role of marital satisfaction and social activities on parents’ self-perception: evidence from Greek families of children with and without disabilities	2

Effect of individual psychoeducation for primary caregivers of children with autism on internalized stigma and care burden: a randomized controlled trial	2
Evaluating outcomes of a community-based parent training program for Japanese children with developmental disabilities: a retrospective pilot study	2
Teaching assistant roles in supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chinese primary classrooms: divergent expectations among general education teachers and teaching ass	2
Experiences of ward atmosphere in inpatients with intellectual disability and mental illness: clinical implications for mental health nursing	2
Effect of interactive video-based instruction on learning performance in relation to social skills of children with intellectual disability	2
Caregiver and self perception of quality of life in children with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder	2
The experiences of new mothers accessing feeding support for infants with down syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic	2
Message from the Editors: a year in review	2
Comparison of social skills and problem behaviours of children with different developmental disabilities	2
Engaging young children with autism in caregiver-implemented shared reading: a review and call for research	2
Case study: bipolar disorder and catatonia in an adult autistic male with intellectual disability and Phelan-McDermid syndrome (22q13.33 deletion syndrome): psychopharmacological treatment and symptom	2
Factors associated with emotion regulation in young autistic children: a scoping review	2
Exploring school leaders’ and parents’ attitudes toward implementing an organizational system for academic diversity and inclusion in international schools in Egypt	2
The effect of strengthening and aerobic exercises on balance and functional independence levels in students with intellectual disabilities	2
Providing person-centred care to older people with intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic: experiences of direct support workers	2
Social media use of adults with an intellectual disability following the COVID-19 pandemic	2
Evaluation of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein levels in children with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder	2
Exploring parental use of social media among autism spectrum disorder families in the UAE: perspectives and challenges in fostering social inclusion	2
Early identification of autism in Egyptian children using Arabic version of checklist for autism in toddlers-23 (CHAT-23)	2
Therapeutic living communities for adults who are deaf and have intellectual disabilities: A conceptual model linking social communication and mental health	2
Special education teachers’ attitudes towards teaching sex education to students with intellectual disabilities in Malaysia	2
Identifying and removing ableism from Tier 1 school-wide positive behaviour support practices	2
Improving story writing skills of students with intellectual disabilities: POW+C-SPACE	2
Aging people with intellectual disabilities in need of care: challenges, strategies, and consequences for special housing in Germany	2
Navigating the social and healthcare sector: experiences and perspectives of ethnic minority family members/designated care givers of individuals with developmental disorders within the social and hea	2
Improving attitudes towards disability in primary education through imagined contact: a pilot study	2
Examining the correlation between misophonia symptoms and autistic traits in general population	2
Musical interaction with children and young people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: a scoping review	2
The concrete-representational-abstract sequence for the acquisition of the cardinal principle in preschool children with autism	2
Depression affects the level of emotional functioning in adults with disorders of intellectual development	2
Exploring the factors influencing health promotion on reproductive health and sexual education among adolescent girls with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study at special schools in Padang,	2
Mothers’ experiences of toilet training children with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study	2
ABAS-3 for Belgium: standardisation, psychometric properties and guidelines for fair assessment	2
Aligning quality of life and guidelines for off-label psychotropic drugs in adults with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour	2
The relationship between early literacy skills and speech-sound production in students with intellectual disability and communication difficulties: a cross-sectional study	2
Support needs of families with a child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities	2
Parent-child dyadic interaction following a parent-mediated intervention in autistic children: a pre-post comparison study	2
Symmetric bimanual coordination discrepancy and activities of daily living in individuals with autism spectrum disorder	2
A year in review and looking to the future	2
Developmental trajectories of challenging behaviors reported retrospectively by Japanese parents of adult children with intellectual disabilities	2
Assessing the efficacy of the concrete-representational-abstract instructional sequence in teaching basic addition facts to students with mild intellectual disability	2
Saudi teachers ‘knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practices to improve students with autism’ social skills	2
Families’ experiences of accessing intervention for their children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in Malaysia: a systematic review	2
An improvisational theatre intervention in people with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems	2
Does the combination of physical activity and attention training affect the motor skills and cognitive activities of individuals with mild intellectual disability?	2
Turkish adaptation and standardization of the Yale in vivo Pragmatic Protocol	1
Correlations between the screen time of children with special needs and their parent-child relationships, home participation, and occupational performance	1
Students with autism in an alternative classroom during COVID-19 pandemic: experiences shared by special educators in India	1
Parents perception and experience of transitioning to adulthood for their child diagnosed with an intellectual disability	1
Exploring the impact of parent-facilitated aquatics on children with developmental disabilities - a mixed-methods study	1
Key facets of effective career development for students with intellectual disabilities: insights from a Taiwanese high school case study	1
Online-formatted training for ABA practitioners: a systematic review	1
The Cultural Adaptation Checklist (CAC): quality indicators for cultural adaptation of intervention and practice	1
Exploring spirituality and religiosity among mothers of adult children with Down syndrome	1
Cross-cultural differences in autistic characteristics: a comparison between Spain and Colombia	1
Associations of executive functions, adaptive behaviour and fluid intelligence in students with intellectual disability	1
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on resilience of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder and symptoms reduction in children	1
Investigation of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) characteristics, caries experience, and sensory alterations impacting dental care in patients with ASD	1
Serum Zonulin, Claudin-5, junction Adhesion Molecule-A, Occludin and Tricellulin levels in children with autism spectrum disorder	1
Sensory processing, emotional and behavioural challenges in children with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactive disorder	1
Investigation of the thoughts of parents with disabled children towards genetic testing	1
Parents’ priorities in choosing treatment options for children with autism – perspectives from Serbia	1
Coping strategies in mothers of children with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: latent profile analysis	1
The effect of autistic traits on negative emotions in adolescents: the bidirectional chain mediation roles of sleep quality and executive function	1
Reflections of having a sibling with intellectual disability on the individual and social life of the typically developing young adult sibling: views of typically developing young adult siblings	1
The Goldilocks rule: just the right amount of support for caregivers of autistic children	1
Development and validation of psychosocial intervention to improve well-being of caregivers of children with intellectual disabilities in India	1
Effect of 12-week traditional archery on motor performances and quality of life of adolescents with mild intellectual disability	1
Attitudes of physical education teachers in inclusive schools towards teaching autistic students: a phenomenological study	1
Building tailored interventions to promote self-determination in young adults with autism: the TEAM_YOUNG ADULTS program	1
Psychometric properties of the Self-Determination Inventory: Student Report Chinese Translation when delivered online	1
Modeling the relationships among home literacy environment, reading interest, self-regulation, and reading ability of children with intellectual disabilities in China	1
Virtual/augmented reality for joint attention skills improvement in autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review	1
Challenging behaviors among students with severe developmental disabilities in Saudi Arabia: Impact of socio-demographic differences	1
A qualitative study of the transition to employment of former university students on the autism spectrum from Australia and New Zealand	1
Autism spectrum disorder: Comorbidity and demographics in a clinical sample	1
Autistic spectrum disorder children and adolescents’ oral health characteristics – scoping review	1
Trying a board game intervention on children with autism spectrum disorder in Macau: how do they react?	1
Peer relationships, teacher-student relationships, school climate, and prosocial behavior of autistic children in inclusive education: the mediating role of executive function	1
The Early Social Cognition Inventory - Autism Version: psychometric properties for young children with autism spectrum disorder	1
Personality traits predict attitudes toward individuals with intellectual disability	1
A measurement of self-determination for people with intellectual disability: description of the AUTODDIS scale and evidences of reliability and external validity	1
Religiosity and spirituality in the context of intellectual disability: a systematic research review	1
Face-to-face and virtual vocabulary learning for individuals with intellectual disabilities	1
An online survey of educators’ views regarding iPad practices for enhancing the social communication and emotional regulation of pupils with autism in special and mainstream schools	1
Initial evidence comparing beverage and snack dietary patterns of children with autism spectrum disorders during school versus summer months	1
An affective assessment: incarnate biases in picture captions for autistic children	1
Play-based speech and language intervention for Williams syndrome: a case report	1
Lessons learned from a statewide needs assessment of Asian American families of children with developmental disabilities	1
Bus drivers’ attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities	1
Different contributions of resilience and contextual factors to levels of anxiety, stress, and depression in parents of autistic children	1
Validating the repetitive behavior scale-revised for children in China aged 9 to 16 with autism spectrum disorder	1
The effect of parental burnout on psychological adjustment among Chinese children with developmental disabilities: the roles of parental autonomy support and psychological control	1
The effectiveness of video modelling in training individuals with intellectual disabilities the skill of preparing a meal in a fast-food restaurant	1
Experiences of feeding young children with Down syndrome: parents’ and health professionals’ perspectives	1