This journal presents high-quality articles that focus on basic and applied developmental research in the broad area of intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan. The journal publishes research on intellectual and developmental disabilities, and cognitive impairments resulting from acquired traumatic or nontraumatic brain injury. Coverage spans a broad range of issues, populations and domains: diagnosis; incidence and prevalence; educational, pharmacological, behavioral and cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and psychosocial interventions across the lifespan. Animal models of basic research that advance understanding and treatment of intellectual and developmental disabilities are also included.
Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Description
Identifiers
ISSN | 2366-7532 |
e-ISSN | 2366-7540 |
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Additional information
Data set: Springer
Articles
Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders > 2019 > 3 > 4 > 347-351
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects many individuals worldwide. Researchers have identified effective interventions for teaching new skills and reducing challenging behaviors that have resulted in improvements in the lives of individuals with ASD and their families. Namely, assessments and interventions based on the science of behavior analysis have strong empirical support for improving the quality...
Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders > 2019 > 3 > 4 > 450-456
Objectives Interviewing for jobs is a challenge for many young adults with autism spectrum disorders, potentially due to deficient social repertoires and anxiety about the application process. While there is research on the efficacy of behavioral skills training for workplace behaviors, there is limited research on management strategies for covert behaviors that may interfere with the process of obtaining...
Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders > 2019 > 3 > 4 > 434-449
Objectives Few studies have examined the effects of contextual behavior science interventions for adult athletes with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Those few, reviewed herein, show preliminary empirical support for treating behavioral deficits exhibited by young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder engaged in competitive sports. In the current study, we evaluated a novel iteration of Acceptance and Commitment...