The present two single-case studies assessed the use of automatic prompting/encouragement with two adults with extensive multiple disabilities. In both studies, the prompt/encouragement events consisted of one- or two-word statements that followed the stimulation occurring contingent on the activity responses during the intervention phases of the study. Stimulation and prompt/encouragement events were regulated through a technology-aided program. Study I involved an ABCACABC sequence, in which A represented baseline phases, B intervention phases with stimulation contingent on activity responses, and C intervention phases with stimulation and prompt/encouragement statements. Study II involved a CBC sequence. The results of both studies showed improvements in the participants’ performance during the C phases (i.e., the length of the sessions decreased and virtually no guidance from the research assistants was required). Implications of the findings were discussed.
Enhancing activity engagement in persons with multiple disabilities by adding prompts to contingent stimulation: two single-case studies
Buono S;
2013-01-01
Abstract
The present two single-case studies assessed the use of automatic prompting/encouragement with two adults with extensive multiple disabilities. In both studies, the prompt/encouragement events consisted of one- or two-word statements that followed the stimulation occurring contingent on the activity responses during the intervention phases of the study. Stimulation and prompt/encouragement events were regulated through a technology-aided program. Study I involved an ABCACABC sequence, in which A represented baseline phases, B intervention phases with stimulation contingent on activity responses, and C intervention phases with stimulation and prompt/encouragement statements. Study II involved a CBC sequence. The results of both studies showed improvements in the participants’ performance during the C phases (i.e., the length of the sessions decreased and virtually no guidance from the research assistants was required). Implications of the findings were discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.