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Examination of the Evidence Base for Using Visual Activity Schedules with Students with Intellectual Disability
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Spriggs, Amy D.; Mims, Pamela J.; van Dijk, Wilhelmina; Knight, Victoria F. – Journal of Special Education, 2017
We conducted a comprehensive review of the literature to establish the evidence base for using visual activity schedules (VAS) with individuals with intellectual disability. Literature published after 2005 was evaluated for quality using the criteria developed by Horner et al.; a total of 14 studies were included as acceptable. Findings suggest…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Intellectual Disability, Evidence Based Practice, Daily Living Skills
Teaching Community Survival Skills to Mentally Retarded Adults: A Review and Analysis.
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Martin, James E.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1982
The article reviews research on training mentally retarded adults in the following community survival skills: travel training, money management, meal preparation, clothing and personal care, telephone skill, housekeeping, self-medication, leisure skills, social skills, and conversation. Results are said to indicate the value of behavioral…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Daily Living Skills
Generalization of Community Skills: How Much Training Is Necessary?
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Westling, David L.; Floyd, Jane – Journal of Special Education, 1990
This paper reviews 27 studies that taught community skills to persons with moderate to severe mental handicaps and tested the generalization of these skills. The review, which analyzed the degree of generalization that occurred and the effect of different strategies used, concludes that the general case method is the most effective strategy.…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Daily Living Skills, Experiential Learning