ERIC Number: EJ1072079
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Sep
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2154-1647
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Use of a Proximity Sensor Switch for "Hands Free" Operation of Computer-Based Video Prompting by Young Adults with Moderate Intellectual Disability
Ivey, Alexandria N.; Mechling, Linda C.; Spencer, Galen P.
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v50 n3 p278-289 Sep 2015
In this study, the effectiveness of a "hands free" approach for operating video prompts to complete multi-step tasks was measured. Students advanced the video prompts by using a motion (hand wave) over a proximity sensor switch. Three young adult females with a diagnosis of moderate intellectual disability participated in the study. Effectiveness of the intervention was determined using a multiple probe design across three craft activities and replicated with the three young adults. Results indicate all three students demonstrated the ability to: master operation of the proximity sensor switch to operate the video prompts; independently complete the craft activities and; maintain their performance using the "hands free" approach.
Descriptors: Moderate Mental Retardation, Young Adults, Video Technology, Prompting, Electronic Equipment, Females, Intervention, Program Effectiveness
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://daddcec.org/Publications/ETADDJournal.aspx
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A100094