Microswitch clusters to enhance non-spastic response schemes with students with multiple disabilities.

Abstract

The study explored whether the use of microswitch clusters could enhance the performance of correct (non-spastic) response schemes by two students with multiple disabilities. The study started with baseline on the two responses selected for each student. Then, intervention was implemented on the first response. This was followed by new baseline and intervention on the second response. Subsequently, intervention sessions on the two responses were alternated. Post-intervention checks were carried out over periods of 4 and 2.5 months. Both students had an increase in correct response schemes and, conversely, a decline in spastic response schemes. The importance and practicality of microswitch clusters to enhance appropriate responding in students with multiple disabilities were discussed.