Research in Special Needs
Supporting Transitions for Individuals with Special Needs
Multiple studies have been conducted on topics such as transitions, anxiety, decreasing aggressive behaviour, and more by professions and institutions around the world
Supporting Smoother Transitions and Waiting
Research involving children and adults with autism suggests that Time Timer visual timers can support smoother transitions between activities. They may also help encourage appropriate waiting behaviour by making the passing of time easier to understand and anticipate.
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A study explored how Time Timer can support self-monitoring and encourage positive social behaviour among students receiving emotional support.
Study conducted by: Danna Heh, Northwestern School District; Peter Heh and Lauren Bingham, PennWest University – California Campus.
“Using a Time Timer to increase appropriate waiting behavior in a child with developmental disabilities”
– by I.Grey, O.Healy, G.Leader, D.Hayes. Trinity College; National University of Ireland Galway
“Decreasing Aggressive and Non-compliant Behaviors of Students with Autism Through the Use of an “Elapsation of Time” Stimulus”
– Justin A. DiDomenico
“Comparing the Effects of Static and Dynamic Signals during Multiple Schedules”
– Lori Kollin, University of South Florida
“Evaluating intervention using time aids in children with disabilities”
– Gunnel Janeslatt, Andres Kottorp and Mats Granlund
“Transition Time: Helping Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Move Successfully from One Activity to Another”
– by Kara Hume, PhD.
“Time, Value & Anxeity”
– by D. Gilbride (MRC/LPC)
““Research indicated that the use of a visual timer (such as the Time Timer) helped a student with autism transition successfully from computer time to work time at several points throughout the day”
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“The use of a Time timer to make time visible could improve appropriate waiting behaviour in a child with developmental disabilities“
“This time value, intrinsic in the Time Timer, levels the field, provides structure, deters the sense of free-fall and as a result, reduces anxiety and increases the ability to tolerate time on task.”
CASE STUDY: Using the Time Timer WASH in a Preschool Setting
This case study illustrates how one preschool used theTime Timer ®WASH,a visual timer for handwashing, to give their students the confidence and independence needed to properly wash their hands, so the teachers could continue doing what they do best – teaching.“[The Time Timer WASH] really helps the children to understand the length of time they should be washing their hands.”