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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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Lancioni, G and O'Reilly, M and Sigafoos, J and Singh, NNJ and Oliva, D and Basili, G, Enabling a person with multiple disabilities and minimal motor behaviour to control environmental stimulation with chin movements, Disability and Rehabilitation, 26, (21-22) pp. 1291-1294. ISSN 1464-5165 (2004) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1080/09638280412331280316
Abstract
Purpose: 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.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Specialist studies in education |
Research Field: | Special education and disability |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Inclusive education |
UTAS Author: | Sigafoos, J (Professor Jeffrey Sigafoos) |
ID Code: | 36319 |
Year Published: | 2004 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 15 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2005-11-23 |
Last Modified: | 2011-10-03 |
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