Matson Johnny L, Bamburg Jay W, Smalls Yemonja
Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
Res Dev Disabil. 2004 Jan-Feb;25(1):89-95. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2003.10.001.
Systematically developing methods of reinforcement for persons with severe and profound mental retardation has only recently received a good deal of attention. This topic is important since professionals in the field often have difficulty identifying sufficient numbers of positive stimuli. Snoezelen equipment as reinforcement for individuals with severe and profound mental retardation was evaluated because of the promise it holds for this population. Types of Snoezelen equipment which were most often approached and most reinforcing for these persons were identified. Implications of the findings for future assessment and treatment are discussed.
系统地开发针对重度和极重度智力障碍者的强化方法，直到最近才受到广泛关注。这个话题很重要，因为该领域的专业人员在确定足够数量的积极刺激方面常常遇到困难。由于Snoezelen设备对这一人群具有潜在价值，因此对其作为重度和极重度智力障碍者的强化手段进行了评估。确定了这些人最常接触且最具强化作用的Snoezelen设备类型。并讨论了研究结果对未来评估和治疗的启示。
