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A Selective Overview of Microswitch-Based Programs for Promoting Adaptive Behaviors of Children With Developmental Disabilities
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Author(s): Fabrizio Stasolla (University of Bari, Italy), Adele Boccasini (Lega del Filo d'Oro Research Center, Italy), Viviana Perilli (Lega del Filo d'Oro Research Center, Italy), Alessandro O. Caffò (University of Bari, Italy), Rita Damiani (University of Bari, Bari, Italy)and Vincenza Albano (University of Bari, Italy)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 19
Source title:
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3827-1.ch010
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Abstract
Assistive technology (AT) refers to any device, equipment and/or piece enabling children with developmental disabilities with self-determination and independence towards the outside world. Within this framework, microswitches represent electronic devices ensuring children with severe to profound developmental and/or multiple disabilities (i.e. a combination of intellectual, sensorial and motor impairments) to the independent access to preferred stimuli. This paper provides a selective overview of some illustrative examples available in the last fifteen years (i.e. 2000-2015) of the empirical evidences published on this topic. Overall, 35 studies were reviewed. Results were widely positive, although some failures occurred. Educational, psychological and rehabilitative implications of the findings were discussed.
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