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Effect Of Exergaming On Physical Activity Of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities, Jennifer Dawn Vergara
Effect Of Exergaming On Physical Activity Of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities, Jennifer Dawn Vergara
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor related to death (World Health Organization, 2016a). Thus, the World Health Organization (2016a) suggests engaging in at least 150 min of physical activity (PA) throughout the week. Many individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) engage in sedentary lifestyles that raise concern about their long-term health. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of exergaming on PA and intensity when implemented with adults with ID. Four adult males diagnosed with ID were recruited. During the scheduled phase, percent occurrence of PA was variable across both conditions for each participant. During the …
Teaching Caregivers To Implement Speech-Generating Device-Based Mand Training: Evaluating The Efficacy Of Behavioral Skills Training, Rachel Suberman
Teaching Caregivers To Implement Speech-Generating Device-Based Mand Training: Evaluating The Efficacy Of Behavioral Skills Training, Rachel Suberman
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Many individuals with developmental disabilities do not develop vocal repertoires. Thus, teaching the use of an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device is imperative. A speech-generating device (SGD) is an example of an AAC that is universally understood. Individuals with developmental disabilities have been taught to communicate using such device. Teaching caregivers to conduct communication training with their children may be one to way to foster communication in an individual’s natural environment. Thus, the purpose of this study was to extend previous research by using behavioral skills training (BST) to teach caregivers to implement SGD-based mand training using an adapted …