Task variation versus task repetition for people with profound developmental disabilities: an assessment of preferences

Res Dev Disabil. 1998 Mar-Apr;19(2):189-99. doi: 10.1016/s0891-4222(97)00051-6.

Abstract

An assessment of preferences between task variation and task repetition with four adults with profound developmental disabilities was implemented. After participants were exposed to both task variation and task repetition conditions, they were allowed to choose between them. Results showed that all participants had strong preferences; three preferred task variation and one task repetition. Aspects of the assessment and use of assessment data for planning daily work conditions were discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living / psychology
  • Adult
  • Choice Behavior*
  • Disabled Persons / psychology
  • Education of Intellectually Disabled / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability / psychology
  • Intellectual Disability / therapy
  • Male
  • Motivation
  • Token Economy
  • Vocational Education*