title: The effects of errorless learning and backward chaining on the acquisition of Internet skills in adults with developmental disabilities.
abstract: An important area in the learning and development of individuals with disabilities is the acquisition of independent, age-appropriate leisure skills. Three adults with autism and mental retardation were taught to access specific Internet sites using backward chaining and most-to-least intrusive prompting. The number of independent steps completed in the task analysis increased following training.
authors.affiliation: Queens College and The Graduate Center of The City University Of New York, USA.
authors.forename: Jared
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jerome
authors.forename: Eric P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Frantino
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sturmey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003197:Computer Literacy; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D020407:Internet; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology