Assessing a new response-microswitch combination with a boy with minimal motor behavior.
This study assessed whether a boy with profound multiple disabilities and minimal motor behavior could learn to use a new response-microswitch combination to control environmental stimulation. The response selected was a chin movement; a mechanical microswitch was set up for this response. The boy learned to use the microswitch, increasing the frequency of the chin response and the level of pleasant stimulation following such response. The performance was retained at a 2-mo. post-intervention check.
Lancioni
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Department of Psychology, University of Bari, Via Quintino Sella 268, 70100 Bari, Italy. g.lancioni@psico.uniba.it
Singh
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O'Reilly
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Oliva
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Montironi
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Chierchie
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D000293:Adolescent; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D019988:Children with Disabilities; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D019957:Motor Skills Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*