Using Simple Hand-Movement Responses with Optic Microswitches with Two Persons with Multiple Disabilities.

Lancioni, Giulio E.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Oliva, Doretta; Baccani, Simona; Canevaro, Andrea

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Publication Date: 2002

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Using Simple Hand-Movement Responses with Optic Microswitches with Two Persons with Multiple Disabilities.

Lancioni, Giulio E.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Oliva, Doretta; Baccani, Simona; Canevaro, Andrea

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, v27 n4 p276-79 Win 2002

A study assessed whether a program involving simple hand-movement responses combined with optic microswitches and followed by preferred stimuli would be successful with two persons with multiple disabilities (ages 11 and 30). Data showed participants reached fairly high levels of responding during intervention and retained their achievement through 6 months. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Assistive Technology, Children, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Multiple Disabilities, Optical Scanners, Outcomes of Treatment, Responses, Visual Stimuli

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Language: English

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