Jeff Sigafoos

21.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
585 papers, 14.2k citations indexed

About

Jeff Sigafoos is a scholar working on Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental and Educational Psychology and Occupational Therapy. According to data from OpenAlex, Jeff Sigafoos has authored 585 papers receiving a total of 14.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 347 papers in Cognitive Neuroscience, 283 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology and 256 papers in Occupational Therapy. Recurrent topics in Jeff Sigafoos's work include Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (310 papers), Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility (254 papers) and Behavioral and Psychological Studies (239 papers). Jeff Sigafoos is often cited by papers focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (310 papers), Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility (254 papers) and Behavioral and Psychological Studies (239 papers). Jeff Sigafoos collaborates with scholars based in United States, Italy and New Zealand. Jeff Sigafoos's co-authors include Mark F. O’Reilly, Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Vanessa A. Green, Russell Lang, Robert Didden, Mandy Rispoli, Ralf W. Schlosser, Larah van der Meer and Doretta Oliva and has published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, Physical Review Letters and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Jeff Sigafoos

565 papers receiving 13.3k citations

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Using iPods® and iPads® in teaching programs for individuals with developmental disabilities: A systematic review

2012 405 citations Larah van der Meer, Sathiyaprakash Ramdoss et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	A Technology System to Help People With Multiple Disabilities Increase Contact With Objects and Control Environmental Stimulation: Single-Case Research Design 2025 ·JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies ·Giulio E. Lancioni, Gloria Alberti, Chiara Filippini, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, (unknown), (unknown)	0
2	Technology to Enable People with Intellectual Disabilities and Blindness to Collect Boxes with Objects and Transport Them to Different Rooms of Their Daily Context: A Single-Case Research Series 2025 ·Technologies ·Giulio E. Lancioni, Gloria Alberti, (unknown), (unknown), Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos	0
3	Possible assistive technology solutions for people with moderate to severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: considerations on their function and long-term role 2024 ·International Journal of Developmental Disabilities ·Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos	6
4	Enabling People With Intellectual and Sensory Disabilities to Trigger a Tablet’s Delivery of Task Instructions by Walking to the Tablet: Proof-of-Concept Study 2024 ·JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies ·Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, Gloria Alberti, (unknown), Valeria Chiariello, Lorenzo Desideri	1
5	Toward culturally-appropriate communication assessment for Indigenous Australian children with autism 2024 ·Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ·Kathleen Tait, (unknown), Jeff Sigafoos	0
6	Helping People with Intellectual and Visual Disabilities Manage Object Use and Mobility via Technology-Regulated Instructions, Spatial Cues, and Stimulation 2024 ·SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ·Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, Gloria Alberti, Valeria Chiariello, (unknown)	2
7	A Technology System to Help People With Intellectual Disability and Blindness Find Room Destinations During Indoor Traveling: Case Series Study 2024 ·JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies ·(unknown), Gloria Alberti, Chiara Filippini, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, (unknown), Lorenzo Desideri	1
8	Low-Cost Technology-Aided Programs for Supporting People With Motor, Visual, and Intellectual Disabilities in Functional Forms of Occupation and Communication: Proof-of-Concept Study 2023 ·JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies ·Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, Gloria Alberti, Valeria Chiariello, Lorenzo Desideri, Serafino Buono	5
9	Using Simple Interactive Technology to Help People with Intellectual and Visual Disabilities Exercise Functional Physical Responses: A Case Series Study 2023 ·SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ·Giulio E. Lancioni, Gloria Alberti, Chiara Filippini, Valeria Chiariello, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos	3
10	Development and validation of the social-emotional rating scale for autism spectrum disorder (SERA) in an Indian sample 2023 ·International Journal of Developmental Disabilities ·(unknown), Sathiyaprakash Ramdoss, Jeff Sigafoos, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown)	1
11	Teaching Multi-step Requesting and Social Communication to Five Autistic Children Using Speech-Generating Devices and Systematic Instruction 2023 ·Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders ·(unknown), Hannah Waddington, Jeff Sigafoos	1
12	Programs Using Stimulation-Regulating Technologies to Promote Physical Activity in People With Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: Scoping Review 2022 ·JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies ·Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, Gloria Alberti, Lorenzo Desideri	11
13	Evaluation of Low-intensity Therapist-Delivered Intervention in Addition to Parent Coaching for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 2022 ·International Journal of Disability Development and Education ·Hannah Waddington, Sally Curtis, (unknown), Jeff Sigafoos, Larah van der Meer, Andrew Whitehouse	1
14	Technology-Aided Spatial Cues, Instructions, and Preferred Stimulation for Supporting People With Intellectual and Visual Disabilities in Their Occupational Engagement and Mobility: Usability Study 2021 ·JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies ·Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, Gloria Alberti, Valeria Chiariello, Francesca Campodonico, Lorenzo Desideri	7
15	Using a Textual Prompt to Teach Multiword Requesting to Two Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder 2019 ·Behavior Modification ·Laura Roche, Amarie Carnett, Jeff Sigafoos, (unknown), Mark F. O’Reilly, Giulio E. Lancioni, Peter B. Marschik	2
16	Pivotal response treatment for children with autism apectrum disorders: A systematic review 2014 ·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Jeff Sigafoos, (unknown)	3
17	Communication and Social Skills Interventions 2006 ·eCite Digital Repository (University of Tasmania) ·Mark F. O’Reilly, Helen Cannella, Jeff Sigafoos, (unknown)	3
18	Increasing Opportunities for Requesting in Children with Developmental Disabilities Residing in Group Homes through Pyramidal Training 2006 ·Education and training in developmental disabilities ·Ralf W. Schlosser, Jeff Sigafoos, (unknown)	9
19	Challenging behavior and developmental disability 2003 ·Jeff Sigafoos, Michael Arthur, Mark F. O’Reilly	61
20	Naturalistic Assessment Leading to Effective Treatment of Self-Injury in a Young Boy with Multiple Disabilities. 1996 ·Education and Treatment of Children ·Jeff Sigafoos	5

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