The long-term objective of this project is to develop and market computer- based instructional programs for teaching persons with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. Unlike current programs, these will all be based on what the experimental literature suggests are more effective procedures for teaching these individuals. In the present project, research-based computer programs will be developed to teach three tasks. These will be compared with currently marketed programs, and measures will be taken of academic and behaviors of persons with mental retardation. Revisions will be made based on the results. When this project is completed, an application will be made for Phase II support. The purpose of that support will be twofold: (1) to increase the number of tasks taught, and (2) to study variables that will make the programs developed in this project more effective.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I (R43)
Project #
1R43HD029674-01
Application #
3500084
Study Section
Human Development and Aging Subcommittee 3 (HUD)
Project Start
1992-09-30
Project End
1993-03-29
Budget Start
1992-09-30
Budget End
1993-03-29
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Communitech International
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Wheaton
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60187