Enabling a person with multiple disabilities and minimal motor behaviour to control environmental stimulation with chin movements |
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Authors: | GE Lancioni MF O'Reilly J Sigafoos NN Singh D Oliva G Basili |
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Institution: |
a Department of Psychology University of Bari Italy.
b Department of Special Education University of Texas at Austin Austin USA.
c ONE Research Institute Chesterfield USA.
d Lega F. D'Oro Research Centre Osimo (AN) Italy.
e Department of Pediatrics Senigallia General Hospital Senigallia Italy. |
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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. |
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