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1. Randomized comparative efficacy study of parent-mediated interventions for toddlers with autism.

Author

Kasari, Connie, Gulsrud, Amanda, Paparella, Tanya, Hellemann, Gerhard, and Berry, Kathleen

Subjects
Humans, Treatment Outcome, Parent-Child Relations, Parents, Autistic Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Child, Preschool, Infant, Female, Male, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Brain Disorders, Clinical Trials and Supportive Activities, Mental Health, Clinical Research, Behavioral and Social Science, Autism, Pediatric, Prevention, Evaluation of treatments and therapeutic interventions, 6.6 Psychological and behavioural, autism toddlers, early intervention, parent training, JASPER, parenting stress, Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Abstract

ObjectiveThis study compared effects of two parent-mediated interventions on joint engagement outcomes as augmentations of an early intervention program for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).MethodParticipants included 86 toddlers (range 22-36 months) with ASD and their primary caregiver. Caregiver-child dyads were randomized to receive 10 weeks of hands-on parent training in a naturalistic, developmental behavioral intervention (joint attention, symbolic play, engagement and regulation-JASPER) or a parent-only psychoeducational intervention (PEI). Dose was controlled in terms of researcher-parent contact and early intervention services received by the child.ResultsResults yielded significant effects of the JASPER intervention on the primary outcome of joint engagement. The treatment effect was large (Cohen's f² = .69) and maintained over the 6-month follow-up. JASPER effects were also found on secondary outcomes of play diversity, highest play level achieved, and generalization to the child's classroom for child-initiated joint engagement. The PEI intervention was found to be effective in reducing parenting stress associated with child characteristics. All secondary effects were generally small to moderate.ConclusionsThese data highlight the benefit of a brief, targeted, parent-mediated intervention on child outcomes. Future studies may consider the combination of JASPER and PEI treatments for optimal parent and child outcomes. Trial registry no. NCT00999778.

Published
2015

5. From Subtypes to Phenotypes: Discovering the Clinical Predictors of RRB Profiles in ASD

Author

Berry, Kathleen Charise

Subjects
Developmental psychology, Educational psychology, Psychology, ASD RRB profiles, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs), RRB rating scale, RRB subtypes
Abstract

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are defined by impairments in social communication skills and the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs). Research has primarily focused on the measurement and influence of social communication deficits, despite the impact RRBs can have on daily functioning for individuals with ASD and their families. To date, age and cognitive functioning have been the focus of examination relating RRBs to individual characteristics. There is a gap in our understanding and consistency of measurement tools, conceptualization of RRB subtypes and understanding of the relationship between individual characteristics and RRBs in individuals with ASD.In the current study, parent reported rates of RRBs in 2,856 individuals with ASD ranging in age from 4 to 18 were examined in order to both characterize the RRB types measured and for co-occurrence of other factors, such as coping skills, anxiety and hyperactivity. Using a standardized parent report of RRBs, factor analytic results indicate that there are 5 distinct RRB types captured which include, hand/body mannerisms, rigidity, perseverative interests, compulsivity, and self-injurious behaviors. Next, a cluster analysis revealed 5 distinct phenotypic cluster profiles of RRB presentation, with each cluster encompassing various intensities of each of the 5 RRB subtypes. Lastly, a multinomial logistic regression analysis (MLR) was run with age, IQ, severity of ASD symptoms as well as standardized values of hyperactivity, anxiety and coping skills as predictors of phenotypic profile membership. Most notably, ASD symptom severity scores and nonverbal IQ did not significantly predict profile membership; rather hyperactivity, anxiety and coping skills were the significant predictors of RRB profile membership. In particular, anxiety was the strongest predictor of membership when comparing the optimal "All Low" RRB profile to each of the other phenotypic profiles.Results from this study have uniquely exhibited the limitations of using an individuals' IQ, ASD symptom severity scores or age as the only characteristics in adequately predicting RRB presentation profile; contrary to most literature on the topic. This discrepancy across studies highlights the importance of using a standardized measure to define and quantify RRBs across studies. Further, results of the current study expand our understanding of the potential characteristics and developmental domains that have the most influence on RRB presentation. Although beyond the scope of the current study, these findings have significant implications in understanding potential underlying mechanisms related to RRB presentation and the functions they may serve for individuals with ASD, which may lead to improved treatment approaches to indirectly influence RRBs.

Published
2017

6. Rigour and Complexity in Educational Research. Conducting Educational Research

Author

Berry, Kathleen, Kincheloe, Joe, Berry, Kathleen, and Kincheloe, Joe

Abstract

What does it mean to engage in rigorous research? What does a researcher need to know to produce such research? What is specifically involved in multiple method bricolage research? In an era where talk abounds about scientific rigour and evidence-based research in education, this groundbreaking book presents a new and compelling examination of these concepts. Arguing that much of what is promoted as "rigorous inquiry" is reductionistic and ultimately misleading, the authors present an alternative to such approaches to educational inquiry. This book provides readers with an understanding of the complexities of educational research, and of the interrelationships between multiple methods, theoretical perspectives, philosophical orientations, social positionalities, modes of power, and narrative strategies. The authors use the French term "bricolage" to signify the use of a variety of research tools and ways of seeing. The book then constructs a new conception of rigour in research that is culturally sensitive and socially transformative, and shows researchers how to use multiple methods. After developing this approach, the authors devise a practical process of initiating researchers into the "bricolage," and provide concrete examples and guidelines for using this innovative approach. This book contains the following seven chapters: (1) Introduction: The Power of the Bricolage: Expanding Research Methods (Joe L. Kincheloe); (2) Redefining Rigor and Complexity in Research (Joe L. Kincheloe); (3) Questions of Disciplinarity/Interdisciplinarity in a Changing World (Joe L. Kincheloe); (4) Redefining and Interpreting the Object of Study (Joe L. Kincheloe); (5) Structures of Bricolage and Complexity (Kathleen S. Berry); (6) Feedback Looping for Increasing Complexity (Kathleen S. Berry); and (7) Bricolage Is Many a New Thing Understood (Kathleen S. Berry). A list of references is also included.

Published
2004

13. A Response to Nicholson's 'The Politics of Trust.'

Author

Berry, Kathleen S.

Abstract

Notes a response to any discussion of trust is itself in danger of repeating the very problems that Helen Nicholson raises in her article "The Politics of Trust: Drama Education and the Ethics of Care" (2002). Agrees in part with the elaborations of her thesis, but admits to some serious hesitation regarding any discussion of trust as a guiding principle for teaching in general and drama education specifically. (SG)

Published
2002

14. Safety and efficacy of buccal midazolam versus rectal diazepam for emergency treatment of seizures in children: a randomised controlled trial

Author

McIntyre, John, Robertson, Sue, Norris, Elizabeth, Appleton, Richard, Whitehouse, William P., Phillips, Barbara, Martland, Tim, Berry, Kathleen, Collier, Jacqueline, Smith, Stephanie, and Choonara, Imti

Subjects
Diazepam -- Dosage and administration, Midazolam -- Dosage and administration, Neurologic manifestations of general diseases -- Drug therapy
Published
2005

19. A sharp lesson: Duodenal perforation 2 months after ingestionof a pin

Author

Dalrymple, Rebecca, Berry, Kathleen, and Jester, Ingo

Subjects
Health
Abstract

Byline: Rebecca. Dalrymple, Kathleen. Berry, Ingo. Jester An 11-year-old female child presented 2 months after accidentally swallowing her hijab pin, with right-sided abdominal pain. An X-ray showed that the pin [...]

Published
2017

22. Mail call

Author

Berry, Kathleen H.

Subjects
Electronic mail systems -- Usage -- Innovations, Office management -- Innovations -- Analysis -- Usage, Voice mail -- Analysis -- Innovations -- Usage, Business, general, Business, E-mail, Voice mail, Analysis, Usage, Innovations
Abstract

In 1989 the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, discovered it was losing nearly 400 telephone calls every month. A call coming to a busy line [...]

Published
1992

23. Talking to Learn Subject Matter/Learning Subject Matter Talk.

Author

Berry, Kathleen S.

Abstract

Presents conversations of a group of fifth graders collaborating on a social studies task to illustrate how childen use language to learn. Focuses on one student whose oral language was rapid and chaotic but who demonstrated extremely sophisticated and complex structuring of knowledge to understand a particular social studies concept. (HTH)

Published
1985

24. The Training Requirements of the Clothing Industry. A Survey of Selected Occupations.

Author

South Australian Dept. of Further Education, Adelaide., Berry, Kathleen M., and Kuhl, Dean H.

Abstract

This survey was conducted in order to determine the training requirements of the clothing industry in South Australia. The results and findings are intended to be used as a means for upgrading and revising the Clothing Production Certificate Course and for providing suitable training programs for other key occupations within the industry. Survey data were gathered via interviews with senior managers from fifty clothing industry firms, with a questionnaire used to structure them; and from the Australian Bureau of Statistics industry and occupation records. Computer analysis of these data resulted in a profile of occupations being developed for all major occupation groups in the clothing industry. The twenty findings from the survey data suggest that the training needs of the clothing production industry in South Australia are diverse because of such factors as firm size, type of merchandise, range of machinery, methods of production, and quality of product. Areas of specific training requirements are stated and four certificate courses are recommended. Five wider curriculum issues are discussed: task analysis of selected occupations; extent of the client market; upgrading of skills within the industry; relevance of the Garment Design and Construction Certificate; and development of learning objectives. Ten recommendations are made concerning skill analysis, course structure, resource allocation, certification, credit, and scheduling. (KC)

Published
1979

25. Using Oral Language to Learn in a Grade Five Classroom.

Author

Berry, Kathleen Susan

Abstract

To explore how fifth grade students used their oral language in small group discussions to remake information, a study set up a series of small group tasks in the curriculum areas of social studies, current events, science, poetry, and mathematics for one class of 28 Canadian students. Students were randomly divided into seven groups of four students each. The tasks were described on sheets that were distributed to each student. In addition, each task was explained to the small groups by the researcher who remained available for assistance. Each group's discussion was tape recorded and transcribed for further analysis. Findings revealed that each curriculum task placed different demands on the students' use of language: (1) in social studies the task of defining generally limited the expansion of thoughts; (2) the discussions in current events created the widest use of personal language strategies; (3) in science, the presence of concrete materials reduced the need for elaborated language use; (4) the poetry tasks produced restricted strategies for learning; and (5) the mathematics problems produced the language to learn, unique to the subject. (HOD)

Published
1983

29. The accuracy of existing prehospital triage tools for injured children in England: an analysis using emergency department data

Author

Ardolino, Antonella, primary, Cheung, C Ronny, additional, Lawrence, Thomas, additional, Bouamra, Omar, additional, Lecky, Fiona, additional, Berry, Kathleen, additional, Lyttle, Mark, additional, Roland, Damian, additional, Koralage, Nadeeja, additional, Issa, Shabara, additional, Chaudhary, Adeel, additional, and Maconochie, Ian, additional

Published
2014
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34. Safety solutions: Wound care. A prevention initiative to decrease HAPUs at two acute care hospitals.

Author

Young, Daniel L. and Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
*BEDSORES prevention, *HEALTH facility administration, *MEDICAL quality control, *MEDICAL protocols, *ORGANIZATIONAL change, *PATIENT safety, *QUALITY assurance, *WOUND care
Abstract

The article examines the implementation of a comprehensive pressure ulcers (PU) prevention program in two acute care hospitals in Phoenix, Arizona. Topics discussed include recognition of a deficiency in the area of PU prevention caused by the impact of Medicare reimbursement rules, the appointment of a new director for wound care, and hiring of a wound ostomy continence nurse. The development of a multidisciplinary wound team and implementation of a skin assessment protocol are mentioned.

Published
2015
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38. CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Using Drama Across the Curriculum.

Author

Berry, Kathleen S.

Subjects
DRAMA, TEACHING aids, INSTRUCTIONAL systems
Abstract

Chapter 16 of the book "Classroom Teaching: An Introduction," edited by Joe L. Kincheloe is presented. It focuses on the use of drama in any curriculum area as an exciting means to engage students of all ages. It highlights that if teachers rethink the purposes of using drama, the possibilities to energize teaching and offer students new ways of constructing knowledge about any subject are limitless.

Published
2005

40. All About/H.I.V. Testing; The Business of Tracking Deadly Viruses

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
North American Biologicals Inc. -- Reports, Biological products industry -- Reports, Medical tests -- Reports, Virus diseases -- Reports
Abstract

Last week, when the tennis star Arthur Ashe announced he had AIDS, apparently contracted from a blood transfusion, it dramatized the need for reliable blood testing. In the United States, […]

Published
1992

41. All About/Blood Banks; A Multibillion-Dollar Business in a Nonprofit World

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
American Red Cross, American Association of Blood Banks, Societies, Blood banks, Associations, institutions, etc.
Abstract

Blood banking is a paradoxical business, a multibillion-dollar industry whose product is largely donated and then sold by nonprofit organizations. 'Blood is a bit like water,' said Donald Doddridge, president […]

Published
1991

42. Tech Notes; The 15-Second Hand Treatment

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
Pharmaceutical industry
Abstract

It sometimes seem as though there is no task so simple that technology cannot improve on it. Now there is a machine for washing and disinfecting hands. It was designed […]

Published
1991

43. Tech Notes; Using Sound Waves on Dirty Dishes

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
Ultrasonics Products Inc., Droughts -- United States, Cleaning machinery and appliances industry
Abstract

A small company in California has invented a water-saving dishwasher that removes particles of food from dishes using ultrasonic waves in the same way that jewelry is cleaned. The concern, […]

Published
1991

44. What If This Is a 50-Year Drought?

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
Droughts
Abstract

THE California drought has been particularly difficult for businesses that rely heavily on water. Drastic cuts imposed by California's local water authorities have had a profound effect on businesses ranging […]

Published
1991

45. Diversifying to Counter A Slump on the Slopes

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
Steamboat, Ski resorts, Leisure industry
Abstract

When the Resort at Squaw Creek opened near Lake Tahoe in California two weeks ago, its ski slopes were packed tighter than a cable car at Aspen, Colorado's legendary ski […]

Published
1991

46. An Empire Is Built on the Container

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
Paper products industry -- Packaging, Food container industry
Abstract

The squeezable drink box was developed by Ruben Rausing, a Swedish economist and inventor, whose family owned a paperboard packaging company in Lund, Sweden, in the early 1950's. Dr. Rausing […]

Published
1990

47. All About/Breakfast Cereal; The Snap Has Turned to Slog

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
Cereal products industry -- Labeling, Sugar industry -- Labeling, Cereal products -- Labeling
Abstract

THE breakfast cereal industry is entering a midlife crisis, pursuing an aging market with time-worn products. Look at Tony the Tiger, of Frosted Flakes fame. In his latest commercials, the […]

Published
1990

49. BLACKBOARD; Degrees in Whole Earth

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Abstract

LEAD: MUCH as the creation of a women's studies major reflected a kind of consciousness-raising for students in the 1970's, so environmental studies may be a generational barometer for the […]

Published
1990

50. BLACKBOARD; He Builds Readers

Author

Berry, Kathleen M.

Subjects
House construction
Abstract

LEAD: WHEN Perry Wilson flunked fifth grade he went home and, with his father's encouragement, built an orange playhouse, escaping the ridicule of classmates who called him stupid. 'In some […]

Published
1990

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