Using Simple Interactive Technology to Help People with Intellectual and Visual Disabilities Exercise Functional Physical Responses: A Case Series Study

Lancioni, Giulio E.; Alberti, Gloria; Filippini, Chiara; Chiariello, Valeria; Singh, Nirbhay N.; O’Reilly, Mark F.; Sigafoos, Jeff

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“…Another research carried out in 2023 by Lancioni et al analysed the effects of long-term physical exercise programs on health and motor skills in youths with an intellectual disability. They concluded that physical exercise programs significantly improved balance, muscle strength, and agility (Lancioni et al, 2023). A different study focused on the effects of a workout routine on functional capacity and the quality of life in teenagers with an intellectual disability.…”

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The Influence of Physical Activity Regime on Body Composition in Teenagers With and Without Intellectual Disabilities

Puni,

Cojocariu,

Abalașei

et al. 2024

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This study aims to assess several morphofunctional parameters in female teenagers with and without intellectual disability to characterise normality and its disturbances. More precisely, the purpose was to examine the factors contributing to the differences in body composition elements between groups, such as the physical activity level. To evaluate these parameters, we used bioelectrical impedance analysis technology (BIA), most commonly used in studies concerning body composition because it is non-invasive, quick, with high data fidelity; it can be easily moved to various locations and applied straightforwardly among populations with diverse types of intellectual disability. Our research sample comprised 212 subjects (boys and girls) aged 17.1±0.6, divided into six groups by gender and type of intellectual disability. The study found influences of physical activity level on body composition components. In addition, we report a highly significant relationship for p<0.05, body mass index and the independent variable (No. of min./week) in some groups.

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The Influence of Physical Activity Regime on Body Composition in Teenagers With and Without Intellectual Disabilities

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Cojocariu,

Abalașei

et al. 2024

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“…Another research carried out in 2023 by Lancioni et al analysed the effects of long-term physical exercise programs on health and motor skills in youths with an intellectual disability. They concluded that physical exercise programs significantly improved balance, muscle strength, and agility [5]. A different study focused on the effects of a workout routine on functional capacity and the quality of life in teenagers with an intellectual disability.…”

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The Influence of Physical Activity Regime on Body Composition in Teenagers With and Without Intellectual Disabilities

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Cojocariu,

Abalașei

et al. 2023

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This study aims to assess several morphofunctional parameters in female teenagers with and without intellectual disability to characterise normality and its disturbances. More precisely, the purpose was to examine the factors contributing to the differences in body composition elements between groups, such as the physical activity level. To evaluate these parameters, we used bioelectrical impedance analysis technology (BIA), most commonly used in studies concerning body composition because it is non-invasive, quick, with high data fidelity; it can be easily moved to various locations and applied straightforwardly among populations with diverse types of intellectual disability. Our research sample comprised 212 subjects (boys and girls) aged 17.1±0.6, divided into six groups by gender and type of intellectual disability. The study found influences of physical activity level on body composition components. In addition, we report a highly significant relationship for p&lt;0.05, body mass index and the independent variable (No. of min./week) in some groups.

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Interactive Technology to Help People with Multiple Disabilities Practice Relevant Physical Responses within an Occupational Task

Lancioni,

Alberti,

Filippini

et al. 2024

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This study adapted a new interactive technology system to help six participants with intellectual disability and visual and motor impairments to exercise relevant physical responses as part of an occupational task. The task was to place objects into different containers from a sitting position. The responses, which changed across sessions, consisted of the participants (a) stretching the left arm and shoulder to place objects in a container located to their left, (b) stretching the right arm and shoulder to place objects in a container located to their right, or (c) stretching one or both arms and shoulders forward and upward to place objects in a container located high up in front of them. The technology, which entailed a portable computer, a webcam, and a mini speaker, monitored the participants’ responses, gave brief periods of preferred stimulation contingent on the responses, provided verbal encouragements/prompts in case of no response, and assisted in data recording. The study was carried out according to a non-concurrent multiple baseline across participants design and included baseline and intervention sessions of 10 min. During the baseline (when the technology system only served to monitor and record the responses), the participants’ mean frequency of responses varied between near zero and about 10 per session. During the intervention (when the technology system was fully operational), the participant’s mean response frequency increased to between about 29 and 46 per session. In light of the results, one might consider the technology system a useful support tool to help people with multiple disabilities engage in relevant physical responses.

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Using Simple Interactive Technology to Help People with Intellectual and Visual Disabilities Exercise Functional Physical Responses: A Case Series Study

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The Influence of Physical Activity Regime on Body Composition in Teenagers With and Without Intellectual Disabilities

The Influence of Physical Activity Regime on Body Composition in Teenagers With and Without Intellectual Disabilities

The Influence of Physical Activity Regime on Body Composition in Teenagers With and Without Intellectual Disabilities

Interactive Technology to Help People with Multiple Disabilities Practice Relevant Physical Responses within an Occupational Task

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