Activity Arrangements with or Without Mobility and Performance of Persons with Profound Multiple Disabilities over Long Sessions

References

• Agran , M. , Fodor-Davis , J. and Moore , S. 1986 . The effects of self-instructional training on job-task sequencing: Suggesting a problem-solving strategy . Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded , 21 : 273 – 281 .
   Google Scholar
• Anderson , M. D. , Sherman , J. A. , Sheldon , J. B. and McAdam , D. 1997 . Picture activity schedules and engagement of adults with mental retardation in a group home . Research in Developmental Disabilities , 18 : 231 – 250 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Barlow , D. H. and Hersen , M. 1984 . Single-case experimental designs , 2nd , New York : Pergamon .
   Google Scholar
• Bates , P. , Renzaglia , A. and Clees , T. 1980 . Improving the work performance of severely/profoundly retarded young adults: The use of a changing criterion procedural design . Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded , 15 : 95 – 104 .
   Google Scholar
• Briggs , A. , Alberto , P. , Sharpton , W. , Berlin , K. , McKinley , C. and Ritts , C. 1990 . Generalized use of a self-operated audio prompt system . Education and Training in Mental Retardation , 25 : 381 – 389 .
   Google Scholar
• Duker , P. C. , Boonekamp , J. , Ten Brummelhuis , Y. , Hendrix , Y. , Hermans , M. , Van Leeuwe , J. and Seys , D. 1989 . Analysis of ward staff initiatives towards mentally retarded residents: Clues for intervention . Journal of Mental Deficiency Research , 33 : 55 – 67 .
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Dunlap , G. 1984 . The influence of task variation and maintenance tasks on the learning and affect of autistic children . Journal of Experimental Child Psychology , 37 : 41 – 64 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dunlap , G. and Plienis , A. J. 1991 . The influence of task size on the unsupervised task performance of students with developmental disabilities . Education and Treatment of Children , 14 : 85 – 95 .
   Google Scholar
• Ellis , D. N. , Cress , P. J. and Spellman , C. R. 1992 . Using timers and lap counters to promote self-management of independent exercise in adolescents with mental retardation . Education and Training in Mental Retardation , 27 : 5159
   Google Scholar
• Halle , J. W. 1995 . Innovations in choice-making research: An editorial introduction . Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps , 20 : 173 – 174 .
   Google Scholar
• Houghton , J. , Bronicki , G. J. B. and Guess , D. 1987 . Opportunities to express preferences and make choices among students with severe disabilities in classroom settings . Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps , 12 : 18 – 27 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Joffee , E. and Rikhye , C. H. 1991 . Orientation and mobility for students with severe visual and multiple impairments . Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness , 85 : 211 – 216 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Johnson , R. R. and Miltenberger , R. G. 1996 . The direct and generalized effects of self-instructions and picture prompts on vocational task performance . Behavioral Interventions , 11 : 19 – 34 .
   Google Scholar
• Lalli , J. S. , Mauk , J. E. , Goh , H. and Merlino , J. 1994 . Successful behavioral intervention to treat children who are reluctant to ambulate . Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology , 36 : 625 – 629 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lancioni , G. E. , Mantini , M. , Cognini , I. and Pirani , P. 1998 . Facilitating ambulation and activity in persons with profound multiple disabilities through a visual orientation system . Behavioral Interventions , 13 : 123 – 133 .
   Google Scholar
• Lancioni , G. E. and Oliva , D. 1988 . A computer-aided programme for promoting unsupervised activities for multihandicapped adolescents . Journal of Mental Deficiency Research , 32 : 125 – 136 .
   Google Scholar
• Lancioni , G. E. , O'Reilly , M. F. , Campodonico , F. and Mantini , M. 1998a . Task variation versus task repetition for people with profound developmental disabilities: An assessment of preferences . Research in Developmental Disabilities , 19 : 189 – 199 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lancioni , G. E. , O'Reilly , M. F. , Campodonico , F. and Mantini , M. 1998b . Mobility versus sedentariness in task arrangements for people with multiple disabilities: An assessment of preferences . Research in Developmental Disabilities , 19 : 465 – 475 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Murphy , G. , Carr , J. and Callias , M. 1986 . Increasing simple toy play in profoundly mentally handicapped children: II. Designing special toys . Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , 16 : 45 – 58 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• O'shea , E. and Kennelly , B. 1996 . The economics of independent living: Efficiency, equity and ethics . International Journal of Rehabilitation Research , 19 : 13 – 26 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Parsons , M. B. , McCarn , J. E. and Reid , D. H. 1993 . Evaluating and increasing meal-related choices throughout a service setting for people with severe disabilities . Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps , 18 : 253 – 260 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pettipher , C. and Mansell , J. 1993 . Engagement in meaningful activity in day centres: An exploratory study . Mental Handicap Research , 6 : 263 – 274 .
   Google Scholar
• Roberts , B. L. 1990 . Effects of walking on reaction and movement times among elders . Perceptual and Motor Skills , 71 : 131 – 140 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sandler , A. G. and McLain , S. C. 1987 . Sensory reinforcement: Effects of response-contingent vestibular stimulation on multiply handicapped children . American Journal of Mental Deficiency , 91 : 373 – 378 .
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Sattler , J. M. 1988 . Assessment of children , 3rd , San Diego , CA : Sattler .
   Google Scholar
• Tarnowski , K. J. and Drabman , R. S. 1985 . The effects of ambulation training on the self-stimulatory behavior of a multiply handicapped child . Behavior Therapy , 16 : 275 – 285 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Uslan , M. M. , Russell , L. and Weiner , C. 1988 . A ‘musical pathway’ for spatially disoriented blind residents of a skilled nursing facility . Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness , 82 : 21 – 24 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Wacker , D. P. , Berg , W. K. , Berrie , P. and Swatta , P. 1985 . Generalization and maintenance of complex skills by severely handicapped adolescents following picture prompt training . Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis , 18 : 329 – 336 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Winterling , V. , Dunlap , G. and O'Neill , R. E. 1987 . The influence of task variation on the aberrant behavior of autistic students . Education and Treatment of Children , 10 : 105 – 119 .
   Google Scholar