The Effects of a Pressure Vest on Task Engagement, Challenging Behavior, and a Physiological Measure of Stress for a Child with Intellectual Disability

Snodgrass, Melinda R.; Kim, Jennifer G.; Karahalios, Karrie; Borden, Mindy; Halle, James W.

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Title

The Effects of a Pressure Vest on Task Engagement, Challenging Behavior, and a Physiological Measure of Stress for a Child with Intellectual Disability

Author(s)

• Snodgrass, Melinda R.
• Kim, Jennifer G.
• Karahalios, Karrie
• Borden, Mindy
• Halle, James W.

Issue Date

2015

Keyword(s)

• sensory supports
• sensory therapy
• electrodermal activity (EDA)
• pressure vest
• sensory processing
• challenging behavior

Abstract

We examined the effect of wearing a pressurized vest, a commonly use sensory support, with one student who had disabilities and for whom this sensory support was indicated. Using single-case reversal design logic (A-B-C-A), we measured effects on both observable behavior and a physiological measure of arousal, electrodermal activity (EDA). Behavioral results indicated that the interventionist’s instructional practices affected the frequency of behaviors observed, but the pressure vest did not. EDA results were inconclusive but offered no significant indications of the pressurized vest affecting levels of arousal. We present the results of this study, its limitations, and a discussion of the use of these two measures in evaluating sensory-based therapies.

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Language

en

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