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Peer reviewedLancioni, Giulio E.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Oliva, Doretta; Campodonico, Francesca; Groeneweg, Jop – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This study assessed the effects of automatically delivered stimulation on the activity level and mood of three students with multiple disabilities during their use of a stepper and a stationary bicycle. Stimuli from a pool of favorite stimulus events were delivered electronically while students were actively exercising. Findings indicated the…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Exercise, Multiple Disabilities, Physical Activities
Peer reviewedLancioni, Giulio E.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; Oliva, Doretta; Marziani, Monia; Groeneweg, Jop – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
This study examined the social validation of using microswitches versus interaction/stimulation conditions with persons with multiple disabilities. Teacher-assistant trainees and rehabilitation staff (n=72) were shown videotapes comparing the two methods and then scored both approaches. The microswitch condition was viewed as generally more…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedLancioni, Giulio E.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; Oliva, Doretta; Groeneweg, Jop – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
A study assessed whether the impact of a microswitch-based program on indices of happiness would be comparable with that of a stimulation program on three persons with profound multiple disabilities. The microswitch-based program produced increases that were fairly clear for two participants and quite modest for the third. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Electrical Stimuli
