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ERIC Number: EJ311870
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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Video Games to Augment Leisure Programming in a State Hospital Residence for Developmentally Disabled Clients.
Powers, Janet; Ball, Thomas S.
Journal of Special Education Technology, v6 n1 p48-57 Win 1983
Three mildly and moderately retarded, physically handicapped institutionalized men (17-30 years old) successfully participated in a recreation program involving adapted videogames. Doubles play fostered cooperative social interaction between players. (CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Games, Interaction, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Recreational Activities, Video Equipment, Young Adults
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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