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ERIC Number: EJ648779
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0891-4222
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Impact of Stimulation versus Microswitch-based Programs on Indices of Happiness of People with Profound Multiple Disabilities.
Lancioni, Giulio E.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; Oliva, Doretta; Groeneweg, Jop
Research in Developmental Disabilities, v23 n2 p149-60 Mar-Apr 2002
A study assessed whether the impact of a microswitch-based program on indices of happiness would be comparable with that of a stimulation program on three persons with profound multiple disabilities. The microswitch-based program produced increases that were fairly clear for two participants and quite modest for the third. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Electrical Stimuli, Empowerment, Evaluation Methods, Happiness, Interpersonal Communication, Multiple Disabilities, Responses, Severe Disabilities, Stimulation, Stimuli
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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