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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of video modeling on the performance of fine and gross motor skills comprising multi-step tasks. Six home living tasks, which included both fine and gross motor skills, were included in the study and were completed by four adults with moderate intellectual disability. A multiple probe design across behaviors was used to assess performance across three sets of skills with four participants. Results showed there were minimal differences between performances on the two types of skills; however, individual differences did occur and overall the participants performed a greater percentage of fine motor skills independently correct. Implications are presented for considering not only the motor requirements of tasks presented through video models, but also the cognitive and visual processing demands of tasks.
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Mechling, L., Ayres, K.M., Purrazzella, K. et al. Evaluation of the Performance of Fine and Gross Motor Skills within Multi-Step Tasks by Adults with Moderate Intellectual Disability when Using Video Models. J Dev Phys Disabil 24, 469–486 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-012-9284-2
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