Multiple Microswitches for Multiple Responses with Children with Profound Disabilities
- 1 January 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Vol. 31 (2) , 81-87
- https://doi.org/10.1080/16506070252959517
Abstract
This study extended the evaluation of multiple microswitches for enhancing different responses in children with profound disabilities. Three microswitches were used for each of the 2 children participating in the study. The microswitches were introduced individually. Eventually, all 3 microswitches were simultaneously available to allow the children a wider range of response opportunities and a greater, more differentiated environmental input. The results indicated that both children could respond to each of the microswitches. The simultaneous availability of 3 microswitches promoted high levels of cumulative responding. Implications of the finding are discussed.Keywords
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