Here you will find a listing of research briefs that I have written which summarize peer-reviewed research in 2-page documents. These are completely open access. If you’re interested in requesting any full articles mentioned in my briefs, please contact me at srdidric@buffalo.edu.
- “When I say touch your head…”: Preschool educator feedback on a gamified self-regulation task
Abstract: A new teacher-facilitated, largely child-led tablet-based assessment of self-regulation called HTKS-Kids assesses each individual child’s regulatory skills directly, without using a checklist. This study garnered early childhood educators’ feedback on HTKS-Kids feasibility and its potential to present new information concerning their children’s school readiness skills. Findings have implications for increasing equitable assessment opportunities for students with disabilities and English language learners, as well as students of color.
Citation: Didrichsen, S. (2024). “When I say touch your head…”: Preschool educator feedback on a gamified self-regulation task [Research brief, Unpublished Document]. University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. https://samanthadidrichsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/final-htks-kids-feasibility-research-brief-1.pdf - Beyond the Spectrum: The DIR Model and its Therapeutic Application Outside of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Abstract: Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center serves young children with disabilities in their early childhood special education classrooms in a multitude of specialized, therapeutic programs where some use the DIR model/DIRFloortime approach. This model and its approach are widely used to support students with autism and their families; thus, this research brief explores DIR’s potential with children who have other medical needs and disabilities.
Citation: Didrichsen, S., & Cameron, C. E. (2023). Beyond the Spectrum: The DIR Model and its Therapeutic Application Outside of Autism Spectrum Disorders [Research brief, Unpublished Document]. University at Buffalo, the State University of New York. https://samanthadidrichsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/research-brief-beyond-the-spectrum.pdf
Samantha Didrichsen, MSED. 