The latest research adopted software technology to improve pointing performance is through an Automatic Pointing AssistiveProgram (APAP). However, APAP has some limitations. This study evaluated whether two children with developmentaldisabilities would be able to improve their pointing performance through an Extended Automatic Pointing Assistive Program(EAPAP), which solves the limitations of APAP. Initially, both participants had their baseline sessions. Then intervention started with the first participant. When her performance was consolidated, new baseline and intervention occurred with the second participant. Finally, both participants were exposed to the maintenance phase, in which their pointing performance improved significantly. Data indicated that both participants improved their pointing efficiency with the use of EAPAP and remained highly successful through the maintenance phase. Results of this study showed that, with the assistance of EAPAP, participants can position targets quickly, easily and accurately, thus helping the disabled to solve their pointingproblems.
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Research in Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 31 no.3, pp.672-9 Res Dev Disabil.
