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McMahon, Don D.; Barrio, Brenda; McMahon, Amanda K.; Tutt, Kristen; Firestone, Jonah – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2020
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at greater risk of health-related issues due to obesity and lack of physical activity. This study examined using virtual reality (VR) exergaming to increase the physical activity of high school students with IDD. Four students participated in this multiple probe across…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, High School Students, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
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Coles, Claire D.; Strickland, Dorothy C.; Padgett, Lynne; Bellmoff, Lynnae – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2007
Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of death and disability for children. Those with developmental disabilities, including children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, are at highest risk for injuries. Although teaching safety skills is recommended to prevent injury, cognitive limitations and behavioral problems characteristic of…
Descriptors: Safety Education, Learning Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome