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Peer reviewedGreen, Carolyn W.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
Four experiments involving 18 individuals (ages 14-55) with profound multiple handicaps found that 12 stimuli used in a preference assessment represented a comprehensive stimulus set for identifying preferences, though the utility of the set could sometimes be enhanced by caregiver opinion. Results also indicated that preferences identified were…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Caregivers, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedLancioni, Giulio E.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Oliva, Doretta – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This study assessed a microswitch-based program in which three request and one choice microswitches were used for two participants with multiple disabilities. Each request switch was linked to different stimulation opportunities. Both participants learned to use the microswitches very rapidly. Responding levels were high during intervention and…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Generalization, Intervention
