Promoting Adaptive Foot Movements and Reducing Hand Mouthing and Eye Poking in a Boy with Multiple Disabilities through Microswitch Technology

2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Mark F. O'Reilly ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Doretta Oliva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Hand Mouthing ◽  
Microswitch Technology

Enabling a Man with Multiple Disabilities and Limited Motor Behavior to Perform a Functional Task with Help of Microswitch Technology

2006 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Antonucci ◽  
G. E. Lancioni ◽  
M. F. O'Reilly ◽  
N. N. Singh ◽  
J. Sigafoos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Behavior ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Microswitch Technology ◽  
Functional Task

Camera-Based Microswitch Technology to Monitor Mouth, Eyebrow, and Eyelid Responses of Children with Profound Multiple Disabilities

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Domenico Bellini ◽  
Doretta Oliva ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Mark F. O’Reilly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Microswitch Technology ◽  
Profound Multiple Disabilities

Small Hand-Closure Movements Used as a Response through Microswitch Technology by Persons with Multiple Disabilities and Minimal Motor Behavior

2007 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 1027-1034 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. E. Lancioni ◽  
M. F. O'Reilly ◽  
N. N. Singh ◽  
J. Sigafoos ◽  
R. Didden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Motor Behavior ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Electronic Control ◽  
Sensitive Layer ◽  
Electronic Control System ◽  
Small Hand ◽  
Microswitch Technology ◽  
The One ◽  
Palm Of The Hand

This study assessed small hand-closure movements as a potential response for microswitch activation with two participants with profound multiple disabilities of 5.2 and 20.6 yr. of age. The microswitch consisted of a two-membrane thin pad fixed to the palm of the hand and a control system. The outer membrane (the one facing the fingers) was a touch-sensitive layer; the inner membrane was activated if the participant applied a pressure of over 20 gm. The activation of either membrane triggered an electronic control system, which in turn activated one or more preferred stimuli for 6 sec. except in baseline phases. Each participant received an ABAB sequence, in which A represented baseline and B intervention phases, and a 1-mo. postintervention check. Analysis showed both participants increased their responding during the intervention phases and maintained that responding at the postintervention check. Implications of the findings are discussed.

Technology-Based Programs to Support Adaptive Responding and Reduce Hand Mouthing in Two Persons with Multiple Disabilities

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Mark F. O’Reilly ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Doretta Oliva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Hand Mouthing ◽  
Adaptive Responding

A Technology-Based Stimulation Program to Reduce Hand Mouthing by an Adolescent with Multiple Disabilities

2009 ◽  
Vol 109 (2) ◽  
pp. 478-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Mark F. O'Reilly ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Robert Didden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Hand Mouthing

Intervention Programs Based on Microswitch Technology for Persons with Multiple Disabilities: An Overview

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Mark F. O’Reilly ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Doretta Oliva
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Microswitch Technology

Microswitch Technology for Enabling Self-Determined Responding in Children with Profound and Multiple Disabilities: A Systematic Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Roche ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Mark F. O’Reilly ◽  
Vanessa A. Green
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Microswitch Technology

Post-coma persons with extensive multiple disabilities use microswitch technology to access selected stimulus events or operate a radio device

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 1638-1645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Mark F. O’Reilly ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Gloria Alberti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Microswitch Technology ◽  
Radio Device

Persons with Multiple Disabilities and Minimal Motor Behavior Using Small Forehead Movements and New Microswitch Technology to Control Environmental Stimuli

2007 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 870-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Mark F. O'Reilly ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Robert Didden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Motor Behavior ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Electronic Control ◽  
Environmental Stimuli ◽  
Optic Sensor ◽  
Electronic Control System ◽  
Microswitch Technology ◽  
Profound Multiple Disabilities

Persons with multiple disabilities and minimal motor behavior may be unable to use available microswitch technology to control environmental stimuli. For these persons, one may need to rely on small motor expressions (as responses) and new, matching microswitch technology to ensure a successful outcome. In the present study, a small movement of the forehead skin was selected as the response for two participants (ages 6.5 and 14.2 years) with profound multiple disabilities. The microswitch technology included (a) an optic sensor, i.e., barcode reader, (b) a small tag with horizontal bars attached to the participants' forehead, and (c) an electronic control system which activated stimuli in relation to response occurrence. Movement of the forehead skin shifted up or down the tag with bars and this shifting, if greater than a preset limit and therefore recorded as a response, led to the activation of the control system. Each participant received an ABAB sequence, in which A represented baseline and B intervention phases, and a 6-wk. postintervention check. Analysis showed both participants increased their responding during the intervention phases and maintained that responding at the postintervention check. Implications of the findings were discussed.

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