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Camera-Based Microswitch Technology to Monitor Mouth, Eyebrow, and Eyelid Responses of Children with Profound Multiple Disabilities
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Lancioni, Giulio E.; Bellini, Domenico; Oliva, Doretta; Singh, Nirbhay N.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Lang, Russell; Didden, Robert – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2011
A camera-based microswitch technology was recently used to successfully monitor small eyelid and mouth responses of two adults with profound multiple disabilities (Lancioni et al., Res Dev Disab 31:1509-1514, 2010a). This technology, in contrast with the traditional optic microswitches used for those responses, did not require support frames on…
Descriptors: Photography, Multiple Disabilities, Technology Uses in Education, Children
Effects of Inservice Teacher Training on Correct Implementation of Assessment and Instructional Procedures for Teachers of Students with Profound Multiple Disabilities
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Horrocks, Erin L.; Morgan, Robert L. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2011
A multicomponent training package (live training, video modeling, role playing, and feedback) was used to train teachers to conduct assessment and to instruct students with profound multiple disabilities. Phase 1 of the study involved training seven teachers to conduct assessment in three areas: (a) preference assessment (i.e., identification of…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Feedback (Response), Inservice Teacher Education, Role Playing
Use of a Team-Based Approach to Assistive Technology Assessment and Planning for Children with Multiple Disabilities: A Pilot Study
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Copley, Jodie; Ziviani, Jenny – Assistive Technology, 2007
This pilot study trialed a team-based assistive technology assessment and planning process for children with multiple disabilities and their educational teams, in order to inform a wider study using explanatory case study methodology. Fourteen students and their educational teams participated in the process, which incorporated use of the Lifespace…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Program Effectiveness, Assistive Technology, Teamwork
Tracking the Motor Behavior Development of Multihandicapped Infants
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Mira, Mary – Mental Retardation, 1977
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Infants, Intervention, Motor Development
Visual Evaluation of the Multiply Impaired: The Success of the Interdisciplinary Team Approach.
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Schanel-Klitsch, Eileen; Ciner, Elise B.; Appel, Sarah; Graboyes, Marcy – RE:view, 1999
A study examined detailed data on 100 consecutive Special Populations Assessment and Rehabilitation Center patients and found the program to be successful in conducting interdisciplinary visual evaluations of those with multiple impairments. The types of adaptive-testing procedures used for visual acuity and visual field testing are described. (CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Evaluation Methods, Interdisciplinary Approach
Enhancing Everyday Communication for Children with Disabilities
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Sigafoos, Jeff; Arthur-Kelly, Michael; Butterfield, Nancy – Brookes Publishing Company, 2006
Practical and concise, this introductory guide is filled with real-world tips and strategies for anyone working to improve the communication of children with moderate, severe, and multiple disabilities. Emphasizing the link between behavior and communication, three respected researchers transform up-to-date research and proven best practices into…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Multiple Disabilities, Case Studies, Interpersonal Communication
Using Value-Added Analysis To Examine Short-Term Effects of Early Intervention.
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Markowitz, Joy B.; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1992
This value-added analysis of the short-term effects of early intervention on 489 preschool children found that children with language impairments or multiple disabilities made developmental gains beyond that predicted by maturation alone in several skill areas, whereas children with speech impairments benefited in the cognitive domain only.…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Tasks, Disabilities, Early Intervention