Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Overview
The Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. It features research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore various aspects of assessment, intervention, and support for individuals with disabilities. The journal aims to promote evidence-based practices and enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Dev Phys Disabil
Start
1991
End
Continuing
Frequency
Six no. a year, 2008-
p-ISSN
1056-263X
e-ISSN
1573-3580
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Rehabilitation Medicine
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 6943
53
SJR / Ranks: 8196
551
CiteScore / Ranks: 8566
3.00
Recent Articles
1.
Nuri R, Piccone C, Gaurav N, Thomson D, Pauls R, Perry L, et al.
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2025 Jan;
37(1):129-156.
PMID: 39867962
Evidence suggests that integrated support, combining both natural and formal supports, is often essential for individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their preferred quality of life. However, studies are limited...
2.
Reyes N, Norbert Soke G, Wiggins L, Barger B, Moody E, Rosenberg C, et al.
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2024 Nov;
36(4):713-728.
PMID: 39568799
This study investigated the prevalence, and the developmental, behavior and emotional outcomes of 675 preschoolers with ASD with or without a history of regression, who participated in the Study to...
3.
Griffen B, Lorah E, Caldwell N, Hantula D, Nosek J, Tincani M, et al.
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2024 Sep;
36(5):793-819.
PMID: 39280780
Handwashing is a vital skill for maintaining health and hygiene. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism spectrum disorder, evidence-based strategies, such as prompting and task...
4.
Burke M, Johnston A, Cheung W, Li C, Monarrez E, Aleman-Tovar J
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2024 Apr;
36(2):271-292.
PMID: 38680763
Family navigator programs (i.e., programs to train family navigators) are becoming increasingly common among families of children with autism. Family navigators (i.e., individuals who help families access evaluations and/or services)...
5.
Girtler S, Unholz-Bowden E, Shipchandler A, Kolb R, McComas J
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2024 Mar;
36(1):125-145.
PMID: 38449899
Although the last decade has welcomed evidence that individuals with Rett syndrome (RTT) can communicate using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), less is known about effective procedures for teaching various...
6.
Kolb R, McComas J, Girtler S, Simacek J, Dimian A, Unholz-Bowden E, et al.
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2023 Dec;
35(6):1063-1090.
PMID: 38053943
Rett syndrome is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder that results in both motor and language skill regression with a wide range of severity in symptom presentation. Communication intervention may be particularly...
7.
Communication Intervention to Teach Requesting Through Aided AAC for Two Learners With Rett Syndrome
Simacek J, Reichle J, McComas J
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2023 Aug;
28(1):59-81.
PMID: 37609121
Evidence on effective communication interventions for persons with Rett syndrome is needed to drive the standard of care with this population. This study examined the effectiveness of an intervention package...
8.
Coleman J, Melia Y
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2023 Jun;
:1-23.
PMID: 37361460
Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10882-023-09911-x.
9.
Unholz-Bowden E, Girtler S, Shipchandler A, Kolb R, McComas J
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2023 Jun;
:1-21.
PMID: 37361459
The vast majority of individuals with Rett syndrome do not utilize natural speech and therefore require alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). The purpose of the current study was to investigate...
10.
Musyoka M, Doe R
J Dev Phys Disabil
. 2023 Jun;
:1-22.
PMID: 37361458
Graduate Records Examinations (GRE) remain an important criterion for admission to the graduate program. This study explored the predictive role of the GRE for college success among deaf students because...