Effects of Functional Mobility Skills Training for Young Students with Physical Disabilities.

Barnes, Stacie B.; Whinnery, Keith W.

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ERIC Number: EJ643173

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Publication Date: 2002

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Effects of Functional Mobility Skills Training for Young Students with Physical Disabilities.

Barnes, Stacie B.; Whinnery, Keith W.

Exceptional Children, v68 n3 p313-24 Spr 2002

A study investigated the effects of the Mobility Opportunities Via Education (MOVE) curriculum on the functional walking skills of five elementary students with severe, multiple disabilities. Repeated measures were taken during baseline, intervention, and maintenance phases. All students demonstrated progress in taking reciprocal steps during either intervention or maintenance. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Daily Living Skills, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Multiple Disabilities, Physical Mobility, Prompting, Severe Disabilities, Skill Development, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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