Microswitch Technology to Promote Adaptive Responses and Reduce Mouthing in Two Children with Multiple Disabilities

2007 ◽  
Vol 101 (10) ◽  
pp. 628-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Mark F. O'Reilly ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Doretta Oliva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Aberrant Behavior ◽  
Adaptive Responses ◽  
Microswitch Technology ◽  
Adaptive Responding ◽  
Contingent Stimulation

This study assessed the viability of using microswitch clusters (combinations of microswitches) plus contingent stimulation to promote adaptive responding and to reduce aberrant behavior in two children with multiple disabilities. The results revealed that both children increased their adaptive responses, learned to perform these responses free from aberrant behavior, and maintained this level of performance three months later.

Microswitch Clusters Promote Adaptive Responses and Reduce Finger Mouthing in a Boy With Multiple Disabilities

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 892-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Mark F. O’reilly ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Doretta Oliva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Adaptive Responses

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

Microswitch-aided programs with contingent stimulation versus general stimulation programs for post-coma persons with multiple disabilities

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Mark F. O’Reilly ◽  
Vanessa A. Green ◽  
Francesca Buonocunto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Contingent Stimulation

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.

Promoting foot–leg movements in children with multiple disabilities through the use of support devices and technology for regulating contingent stimulation

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio E. Lancioni ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh ◽  
Mark F. O’Reilly ◽  
Jeff Sigafoos ◽  
Doretta Oliva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Support Devices ◽  
Leg Movements ◽  
Contingent Stimulation

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

Assistive Technology for Supporting Communication, Occupation, and Leisure by Children With Severe to Profound Developmental Disabilities

2019 ◽  
pp. 237-249
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Viviana Perilli ◽  
Adele Boccasini
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Adaptive Responses ◽  
Motor Impairments ◽  
General Picture ◽  
Indices Of Happiness ◽  
Literacy Process ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

This chapter provides a literature overview (i.e., range period 2000-2015) concerning the use assistive technology (AT) for children with severe to profound developmental disabilities. Specifically, the chapter presents a general picture concerning the use of electronic tools such as microswitches enabling individuals with multiple disabilities to access independently to preferred stimuli. The chapter focused on the opportunities of choice, literacy process, communication of their own needs, promoting adaptive responses and reducing challenge behaviors, fostering ambulation and/or locomotion fluency, cognitive-behavioral interventions for people estimated within the normal range of intellectual functioning who present pervasive motor impairments. Moreover, the effects of such programs on indices of happiness as outcome measure of participants involved are outlined as well as social validation assessments. Results and implications of the findings are discussed.

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