A social validation assessment of the use of microswitches with persons with multiple disabilities.

Full Abstract

The purpose of this two-part study was to conduct a social validation assessment of microswitches versus interaction/stimulation conditions used with persons with multiple disabilities. In Part I, 32 teacher-assistant trainees were shown video-tapes reporting the use of microswitches versus interaction conditions for six children. In Part II, 40 teacher-assistant trainees or classroom aides and 44 rehabilitation staff were presented with video-tapes showing the use of microswitches versus systematic stimulation strategies for four adults. Raters scored the microswitch and the interaction or stimulation conditions on a 7-item questionnaire covering social/emotional and practical aspects. The microswitch condition was viewed as generally more positive than or comparable to the interaction or stimulation conditions. Main features of the findings and their implications are discussed.

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Author information

Author/s: Lancioni, Giulio E (GE); O'Reilly, Mark F (MF); Singh, Nirbhay N (NN); Oliva, Doretta (D); Marziani, Monia (M); Groeneweg, Jop (J);

Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Leiden, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden, The Netherlands. lancioni(-atsign-)fsw.leidenuniv.nl

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article

Journal: Research in developmental disabilities (Res Dev Disabil), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2002 Sep-Oct; vol 23 (issue 5) : pp 309-18

Dates: Created 2002/10/28; Completed 2003/04/15; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12401482, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Adolescent
Adult
Arousal
Attitude
Child
Developmental Disabilities - psychology; rehabilitation
Education, Special

Female
Humans
Male
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Reinforcement (Psychology)
Self-Help Devices
Sensory Aids

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