A Selective Overview of Microswitch-Based Programs for Promoting Adaptive Behaviors of Children with Developmental Disabilities

Fabrizio Stasolla, Adele Boccasini, Viviana Perilli, Alessandro O. Caffò, Rita Damiani and Vincenza Albano
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Fabrizio Stasolla: University of Bari, Bari, Italy
Adele Boccasini: Lega del Filo d'Oro Research Center, Termini Imerese, Italy
Viviana Perilli: Lega del Filo d'Oro Research Center, Molfetta, Italy
Alessandro O. Caffò: Department of Educational Sciences, Psychology, Communication, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
Rita Damiani: University of Bari, Bari, Italy
Vincenza Albano: Department of Educational Sciences, Psychology, Communication, University of Bari, Bari, Italy

International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence (IJACI), 2014, vol. 6, issue 2, 56-74

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.

Date: 2014
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