A palmtop computer-based intelligent aid for individuals with intellectual disabilities to increase independent decision making

被引:47
作者
Davies, DK [1 ]
Stock, SE [1 ]
Wehmeyer, ML [1 ]
机构
[1] AbleLink Technol, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 USA
关键词
decision-making; prompting; assistive technology; intellectual disability;
D O I
10.2511/rpsd.28.4.182
中图分类号
G76 [特殊教育];
学科分类号
040109 [特殊教育学];
摘要
This study reports the evaluation of a software prompting system operating on a Pocket PC model palmtop computer designed to facilitate decision making for individuals with intellectual disabilities. It was hypothesized that such a system would provide measurable improvement in the ability of individuals with intellectual disabilities to navigate more independently decision points in a task. The results provide evidence demonstrating the utility of Pocket Compass, a portable software system that utilizes intelligent audio and visual cues to help individuals with intellectual disabilities navigate through the cognitive process of making appropriate decisions when completing a vocational task. A total of 40 adults with intellectual disabilities participated in a beta test designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the prototype software system. The results demonstrated that the Pocket Compass approach can successfully be used by individuals with intellectual disabilities in a self-directed manner to increase independence and accuracy on vocational tasks.
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页码:182 / 193
页数:12
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