Enhancing independent time-management skills of individuals with mental retardation using a Palmtop personal computer.
Achieving greater independence for individuals with mental retardation depends upon the acquisition of several key skills, including time-management and scheduling skills. The ability to perform tasks according to a schedule is essential to domains like independent living and employment. The use of a portable schedule prompting system to increase independence and self-regulation in time-management for individuals with mental retardation was examined. Twelve people with mental retardation participated in a comparison of their use of the technology system to perform tasks on a schedule with use of a written schedule. Results demonstrated the utility of a Palmtop computer with schedule prompting software to increase independence in the performance of vocational and daily living tasks by individuals with mental retardation.
Davies
Daniel K
DK
AbleLink Technologies, Inc, 528 N Tejon St, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA. dan@ablelinktech.com
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Steven E
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Wehmeyer
Michael L
ML
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D008297:Male; D008838:Microcomputers; D008875:Middle Aged; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D017748:Time Management