Training and Generalization of Reach-Grasp Behavior in Blind, Retarded Young Children.

Correa, Vivian I.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ304140

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Training and Generalization of Reach-Grasp Behavior in Blind, Retarded Young Children.

Correa, Vivian I.; And Others

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v17 n1 p57-69 Spr 1984

Results showed that the graduated prompting procedure was effective in training reach-grasp responding in all three children; for one child, effects were durable over repeated treatment applications, but not maintained during withdrawals; for another child, the procedure was effective in teaching reach-grasp responding in all three positions. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Blindness, Generalization, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Prompting, Teaching Methods, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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