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A Comparison of Video-Based Interventions to Teach Data Entry to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Replication and Extension
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McDuff, Emeline; Lanovaz, Marc J.; Morin, Diane; Giannakakos, Antonia R.; Kheloufi, Yasmine; Vona, Mélissa – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2021
Researchers have demonstrated that video-based interventions are effective at teaching a variety of skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities. To replicate and extend this line of research, we initially planned to compare the effects of video modeling and video prompting on the acquisition of a novel work skill (i.e., data entry) in two…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Prompting, Modeling (Psychology), Instructional Effectiveness
Relation between Working Memory and Self-Regulation Capacities and the Level of Social Skills Acquisition in People with Moderate Intellectual Disability
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Ducic, Bojan; Gligorovic, Milica; Kaljaca, Svetlana – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Social competence deficit is one of the main characteristics of intellectual disability. The aim of this paper is to determine the influence of working memory (WM) and self-regulation (SR) on social skills in persons with moderate intellectual disability (MID). Method: The sample included 41 participants with MID, aged 14-21.…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Self Control, Interpersonal Competence, Skill Development
Intergenerational Mentoring for Young Adult Males with Intellectual Disability: Intervention Description and Outcomes
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Wilson, Nathan J.; Cordier, Reinie; Milbourn, Benjamin; Mahoney, Natasha; Hoey, Ciarain; Buchanan, Angus – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: Gaining employment can be challenging for young adults with intellectual disability (ID). This study reports on a mentoring intervention to help counter barriers to employment. Method: A single-group, pre-post design was used. Eighteen young men with mild to moderate ID joined a local Men's Shed and were assigned a Shed member as their…
Descriptors: Intergenerational Programs, Mentors, Young Adults, Males
Examining Digital Messaging Applications for Postsecondary Students with Intellectual Disability
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Smith, Cate C.; Cihak, David F.; McMahon, Don D.; Coleman, Mari Beth – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2019
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using mobile technology applications to improve digital communication skills in four postsecondary students with intellectual disability. An alternating treatment design was used to compare the effectiveness of three mobile technological applications to improve digital communicative…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Handheld Devices