The effects of errorless learning and backward chaining on the acquisition of Internet skills in adults with developmental disabilities.
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.
Jerome
Jared
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Queens College and The Graduate Center of The City University Of New York, USA.
Frantino
Eric P
EP
Sturmey
Peter
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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