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Enabling a person with multiple disabilities and minimal motor behaviour to control environmental stimulation with chin movements
LANCIONI GE; OREILLY MF; SIGAFOOS J
DISABIL REHABIL , 2004, vol. 26, n° 21-22, p. 1291-1294 Doc n°: 115796 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : JC - POLYHANDICAP, KF5 - CONTROLE DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT Purpose: To assess whether a young man with multiple disabilities and minimal motor behaviour would learn to control environmental stimulation using chin movements and a mechanical microswitch. Method: The study was carried out according to an ABAB design in which A represented baseline and B intervention phases. The chin movements controlled the stimulation only during the intervention phases. A 2-month post-intervention check was conducted. Results: The man increased the frequency of his chin movements, thus increasing the level of environmental stimulation, during the intervention phases. This performance was maintained at the post-intervention check. Conclusion: The use of chin movements is a practical strategy for enabling individuals with minimal motor movements to control environmental stimulation. Future research should examine whether similar types of movements may enable some individuals to control voice-output communication devices. Langue : ANGLAIS |
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