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Peer reviewedGast, David L.; And Others – Education and Treatment of Children, 1992
Task analysis and backward chaining were used to teach four young adults with moderate mental disabilities basic first aid skills for simulated cuts, burns, and insect bites. Following training, students were able to apply skills to a nonhandicapped peer. Maintenance probes at 1 to 18 weeks posttraining indicated mixed results. Social validation…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavior Chaining, First Aid, Instructional Effectiveness
