Orientation Technology to Help Persons with Blindness and Multiple Disabilities Manage Indoor Travel and Travel-Related Anxiety

Autor/inn/en	Lancioni, Giulio E.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Sigafoos, Jeff; Boccasini, Adele; La Martire, Maria L.; Oliva, Doretta; Lang, Russell
Titel	Orientation Technology to Help Persons with Blindness and Multiple Disabilities Manage Indoor Travel and Travel-Related Anxiety
Quelle	In: Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 39 (2014) 2, S.198-205 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1469-9532
DOI	10.3109/13668250.2014.902429
Schlagwörter	Blindness; Multiple Disabilities; Orientation; Travel Training; Anxiety; Assistive Technology; Auditory Stimuli; Adults; Program Effectiveness + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Blindheit; Multiple disability; Mehrfachbehinderung; Orientierung; Angst; Auditive Stimulation
Abstract	Background: This study extended the assessment of a technology-aided orientation program with auditory cues by including 2 participants with multiple disabilities who had difficulties in indoor travel and showed travel-related anxiety behaviours (e.g., calling for help and whimpering). Method: The study was carried out according to a multiple probe design across 2 settings for the first participant and an ABAB design for the second participant. Data collection served to determine whether the orientation technology used during the intervention phases of the study and the postintervention check had a positive impact on the participants' indoor travel and anxiety behaviours. Results: Data showed that both participants learned to travel successfully with the support of the technology. Concomitant with their successful travel, anxiety-related behaviours were eliminated or reduced to minimal levels. Conclusions: Technology-aided orientation programs may be effective for both promoting correct indoor travel and reducing travel-related anxiety behaviours. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01