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- Title
Examples of technology-aided programs to support physical activity in individuals with intellectual and multiple disabilities.
- Authors
Lancioni, Giulio E.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Sigafoos, Jeff; Desideri, Lorenzo
- Abstract
This paper describes technology-aided programs for supporting (a) arm, leg or head responses, (b) assisted ambulation, (c) ambulation and occupational activities, and (d) basic physical exercise. Programs of the first type are designed for non-ambulatory individuals with intellectual disability. Programs of the second type are designed for individuals with intellectual disability and motor impairments, who are potentially able to ambulate with support. Programs of the third type are addressed to individuals with intellectual and visual disabilities who lack initiative and motivation to start ambulation and occupational activities on their own. Finally, programs of the fourth type are designed for individuals with intellectual and other disabilities who have the skills (but not necessarily the motivation) to use conventional exercise devices such as static bicycles.
- Subjects
DISABILITIES; INTELLECTUAL disabilities; PHYSICAL activity; MENTAL work; EXERCISE
- Publication
Life Span & Disability, 2020, Vol 23, Issue 1, p7
- ISSN
1721-0151
- Publication type
Article