Improving Motor Responses in Students with Severe Disabilities Using Adult Instruction and Peer Social Interactions.

Anderson, Nella B.; Brady, Michael P.

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ERIC Number: EJ462528

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Improving Motor Responses in Students with Severe Disabilities Using Adult Instruction and Peer Social Interactions.

Anderson, Nella B.; Brady, Michael P.

Education and Training in Mental Retardation, v28 n1 p47-56 Mar 1993

Four children without disabilities and 2 adult trainers interacted with 2 children (ages 11 and 12) with severe and multiple disabilities to determine effect on target motor behaviors. Both the adult instruction and peer social interactions increased motor responses. No differences were noted between adult instruction and peer social interaction. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Children, Multiple Disabilities, Peer Influence, Physical Activity Level, Psychomotor Skills, Severe Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation, Social Environment, Social Influences, Student Reaction, Training

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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