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Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Wintels, Sophie C.; van Delden, Robby W.; Evers, Vanessa; Reidsma, Dennis – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: New technologies could broaden activities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). This study compared watching television with a newly-developed interactive ball. Method: The ball responded with sounds, lights, and wiggling to the player's voice and movements. Five control sessions (watching television)…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Manipulative Materials, Interaction, Television Viewing
Nijs, Sara; Maes, Bea – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Social interactions may positively influence developmental and quality of life outcomes. Research in persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) mostly investigated interactions with caregivers. This literature review focuses on peer interactions of persons with PIMD. A computerized literature search of three databases was…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Severe Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities
Prain, M. I.; McVilly, K. R.; Ramcharan, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Most research into interactions with people who are congenitally deafblind involves observational data. In order for practitioners and researchers to have confidence in the findings of observational studies, researchers need to demonstrate that the processes employed are replicable and trustworthy. This paper draws on data from an…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Interrater Reliability, Researchers, Deaf Blind

Powers, Janet; Ball, Thomas S. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1983
Three mildly and moderately retarded, physically handicapped institutionalized men (17-30 years old) successfully participated in a recreation program involving adapted videogames. Doubles play fostered cooperative social interaction between players. (CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Games, Interaction, Mild Mental Retardation