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State adoption of Medicaid 1915(c) waivers for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

M. Beth Merryman, Ph.D., M.S., O.T.R/L., F.A.O.T.A., Nancy A. Miller, Ph.D., Emily Shockley, Ph.D.(c), Karen Goldrich Eskow, Ph.D., C.P.C., O.T.R/L., Gregory S. Chasson, Ph.D Disability and Health Journal, July 2015 Volume 8, Issue 3, Pages 443–451 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.03.003 Background The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased dramatically, with one in every 68 children in the U.S. currently diagnosed with ASD. […]

Examining treatment adherence among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

Robert Hock, Ph.D., Anne Kinsman, Ph.D., Andrew Ortaglia, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, July 2015 Volume 8, Issue 3, Pages 407–413 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.10.005 Background Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) participate in a variety of treatments, including medication, behavioral, alternative and developmental treatments. Parent adherence to these treatments is crucial for positive child outcomes. Objective The current study: 1) Explored […]

Special Olympics International

2016-2021 The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) and Special Olympics International (SOI) will collaborate on a 5 year cooperative agreement funded by the CDC, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) to create a tipping point for inclusive health of people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), whereby the inclusion of those with […]

Predictors of institutionalization for people with multiple sclerosis

Lilian U. Thorpe, M.D., Ph.D., Katherine Knox, M.D., Rochelle Jalbert, B.Sc., June Hyun-Ja Lim, Ph.D., Darren Nickel, Ph.D., Walter J. Hader, M.D., F.R.C.P. DOI: www.disabilityandhealthjnl.com/article/S1936-6574(14)00185-X/abstract Background Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive disease of the central nervous system with a high prevalence in Canada. While the disease course is highly variable, a significant portion […]

Nutrient intake and use of dietary supplements among US adults with disabilities

Ruopeng An, Ph.D., Chung-Yi Chiu, Ph.D., Flavia Andrade, Ph.D. Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1206 S 4th Street, Champaign, IL 61820, USA DOI: www.disabilityandhealthjnl.com/article/S1936-6574(14)00141-1/abstract Background Physical, mental, social, and financial hurdles in adults with disabilities may limit their access to adequate nutrition. Objective To […]

Heart age differentials and general cardiovascular risk profiles for persons with varying disabilities: NHANES 2001–2010

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE David W. Hollar Jr., Ph.D., Jennifer S. Lewis, M.H.A., M.Ed. Department of Health Administration, Pfeiffer University, 2880 Slater Road, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 8, Issue 1, p51–60 Published online: July 31 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.07.007 Abstract Background Persons with disabilities are at risk for secondary conditions, including […]

Smoking behaviors among people with disabilities in Korea

Jeong-Eun Lee, M.S.W., Ph.D., Jong-Hyock Park, M.D., M.P.H., Hye-Ri Kim, M.D., Hyung-Ik Shin, M.D., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 2, p236–241 Published online: November 11, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.11.002 Background Most reports concerning smoking behaviors in people with disabilities have been from Western societies; knowledge of smoking behaviors in Asian countries, including Korea, […]

Using a participatory action strategic approach to enhance accessibility and participation in arts and cultural events: Results of four focus groups

Nancy Vandewiele Milligan, Ph.D., O.T.R.L., F.A.O.T.A., Els R. Nieuwenhuijsen, Ph.D., M.P.H., O.T.R.L., Carolyn L. Grawi, L.M.S.W., M.S.W., A.C.S.W. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 1, p105–113 Published online: October 28, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.09.001 Background Cultural events are abundant in a midwestern college town; however, individuals with disabilities have expressed concerns about their accessibility. Policymakers, […]

Analysis of disability using WHODAS 2.0 among the middle-aged and elderly in Cinco Villas, Spain

Results have, in part, been presented at annual meetings of the National Associations of Epidemiology and Neurology. Almazán-Isla, R.N., B.A., M. Comín-Comín, M.D., Ph.D., J. Damián, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., E. Alcalde-Cabero, B.Sc., M.P.H., C. Ruiz, O.T., E. Franco, O.T., G. Martín, M.D., L.A. Larrosa-Montañés, M.D.e, J. de Pedro-Cuesta, M.D., Ph.D. on behalf of the DISCAP-ARAGON […]