Supporting transitions for individuals with special needs
Research in special needs

Supporting transitions for individuals with special needs

Multiple studies worldwide have investigated the use of Time Timer® for supporting transitions, reducing anxiety and helping decrease challenging behaviour.

Time Timers for Special Needs
Improving transitions and increasing waiting behaviour
Research in special needs

Improving transitions and increasing waiting behaviour

Time Timer® has been used in studies with children and adults with autism to help improve transitions from one activity to another and increase appropriate waiting behaviour.

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“Delay in reinforcement and appropriate waiting behaviour increased from 150 to 600 seconds in the presence of the Time Timer alone.”

I. Grey, O. Healy, G. Leader and D. Hayes — Trinity College, National University of Ireland Galway
Research in special needs

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Self-Monitoring with Time Timer®: A Tool for Supporting Prosocial Behavior in Emotional Support Students

Danna Heh, Northwestern School District, Peter Heh and Lauren Bingham, PennWest University – California Campus

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02

Using a Time Timer to Increase Appropriate Waiting Behavior in a Child with Developmental Disabilities

Ian Grey, Olive Healy, Geraldine Leader and Deirdre Hayes, Trinity College and National University of Ireland Galway

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03

Decreasing Aggressive and Non-compliant Behaviors of Students with Autism Through the Use of an “Elapsation of Time” Stimulus

Justin A. DiDomenico

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04

Comparing the Effects of Static and Dynamic Signals During Multiple Schedules

Lori Kollin, University of South Florida

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05

Comparison of Methods for Demonstrating Passage of Time When Using Computer-Based Video Prompting

Linda C. Mechling, Kathryn J. Bryant, Galen P. Spencer and Kevin M. Ayres

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06

Evaluating Intervention Using Time Aids in Children with Disabilities

Gunnel Janeslätt, Anders Kottorp and Mats Granlund

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Transition Time: Helping Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Move Successfully from One Activity to Another

Kara Hume, PhD

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