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Enabling a person with multiple disabilities and minimal motor behaviour to control environmental stimulation with chin movements
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posted on 2023-05-16, 17:10 authored by Lancioni, G, O'Reilly, M, Sigafoos, J, Singh, NNJ, Oliva, D, Basili, GPurpose: To assess whether a young man with multiple disabilities and minimal motor behaviour would learn to control environmental stimulation using chin movements and a mechanical microswitch. Method: The study was carried out according to an ABAB design in which A represented baseline and B intervention phases. The chin movements controlled the stimulation only during the intervention phases. A 2-month post-intervention check was conducted. Results: The man increased the frequency of his chin movements, thus increasing the level of environmental stimulation, during the intervention phases. This performance was maintained at the post-intervention check. Conclusion: The use of chin movements is a practical strategy for enabling individuals with minimal motor movements to control environmental stimulation. Future research should examine whether similar types of movements may enable some individuals to control voice-output communication devices. © 2004 Taylor & Francis Ltd.
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Publication title
Disability and RehabilitationVolume
26Issue
21-22Pagination
1291-1294ISSN
1464-5165Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
Taylor & Francis LtdPlace of publication
United KingdomRepository Status
- Restricted