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The Effect of Colour Psychodynamic Environment on the Psychophysiological and Behavioural Reactions of Severely Handicapped Children. Effects of Colour/Light Changes on Severely Handicapped Children.
Wohlfarth, H.; Sam, C. – 1981
The effects of varied lighting and coloring in the classroom environment were examined on the behavior of seven severely handicapped 8 to 11 year olds with behavior problems. Analysis of changes in systolic blood pressure indicated that Ss were more comfortable and relaxed in the experimental room (in which the fluorescent lights were replaced by…
Descriptors: Aggression, Attention, Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment
Use of Blacklight as Visual Stimulation for People with Profound Mental Retardation and Multiple Handicaps.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Potenski, Donald H. – Mental Retardation, 1993
Nineteen people (ages 11-21) with profound mental retardation and multiple handicaps were given visual stimulation in a blacklight environment. Results indicated that students performed better under conditions of blacklight than normal light for tracking and reaching, as the blacklight removed distracting stimuli and exaggerated critical features.…
Descriptors: Children, Environmental Influences, Light, Lighting