Increasing a Functional Skill for an Adolescent with Cortical Visual Impairment.

Farrenkopf, C.; McGregor, D.; Nes, S. L.; Koenig, A. J.

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ERIC Number: EJ553985

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Increasing a Functional Skill for an Adolescent with Cortical Visual Impairment.

Farrenkopf, C.; McGregor, D.; Nes, S. L.; Koenig, A. J.

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v91 n5 p484-93 Sep-Oct 1997

The effectiveness of two treatment strategies (verbal prompts and a physical prompt) on the independent drinking skills of a 17-year-old girl with cortical visual impairment was investigated. Results found that the physical prompt was highly effective in promoting the target behavior, whereas verbal prompts were less effective. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Cues, Daily Living Skills, Learning Strategies, Program Effectiveness, Prompting, Tactile Stimuli, Verbal Stimuli, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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