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Peer reviewedIvancic, Martin T.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
The happiness indices in a Fun Time activity were systematically increased for three of four people with profound multiple disabilities by providing their preferred stimuli. The fourth showed decreased unhappiness. However, three people with profound disabilities and minimal movement failed to show any indices of happiness or unhappiness.…
Descriptors: Adults, Happiness, Influences, Mobility
Peer reviewedLancioni, Giulio E.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; Oliva, Doretta; Marziani, Monia; Groeneweg, Jop – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
This study examined the social validation of using microswitches versus interaction/stimulation conditions with persons with multiple disabilities. Teacher-assistant trainees and rehabilitation staff (n=72) were shown videotapes comparing the two methods and then scored both approaches. The microswitch condition was viewed as generally more…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedLancioni, Giulio E.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; Oliva, Doretta; Groeneweg, Jop – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
A study assessed whether the impact of a microswitch-based program on indices of happiness would be comparable with that of a stimulation program on three persons with profound multiple disabilities. The microswitch-based program produced increases that were fairly clear for two participants and quite modest for the third. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Electrical Stimuli
