Journal of Research in Rehabilitation Sciences

The Effect of Low-Error and Full-Error Learning on Bimanual Coordination In Patients with High-Functioning Autism Disorder

Document Type : Original Articles

Authors

1 PhD Candidate of Motor Learning, Department of Sport Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Sport Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

3 General Practitioner, Gonbad Kavus Health Center, Gonbad Kavus, Iran

10.22122/jrrs.v14i2.3149

Abstract

Introduction: In many sports movements, and even regular movements, the simultaneous use of both hands results in the successful implementation of motor skills. Considering many problems faced by the patient with autism in learning skills, and their impact on social behaviors, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of low-error and full-error learning on bimanual coordination in patients with high-functioning autism disorder.Materials and Methods: This was a semi-experimental research with pretest-posttest design, and control group. 24 children with high-functioning autism disorder, resulted from with the help of pretest Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (SSRQ) were selected using convenience sampling method, and were homogeneously divided into three groups of low-error learning, full-error learning, and control. The dual coordination pretest was done with the help of the bimanual coordination instrument of the Omide Farda Institute (Tehran, Iran). Then, the training groups did practicing bimanual coordination skills on the same machine in six sessions of 30 minutes. At the end of the sixth session, the posttest of bimanual coordination skills was performed in all groups. Two days later, a retention test was taken from the training groups. The results were analyzed using one way and repeated measures analysis of variance.Results: There were no significant differences between the groups in pretest (P = 0.643). While in posttest, a significant difference was observed between the practice and control group (P = 0.001). Moreover, there was a significant difference between low-error and full-error learning groups (P = 0.001). The retention test, which was performed after two days of rest, revealed a decrease in performance of full-error group.Conclusion: According to the results, it is concluded that these individuals are able to improve their bimanual coordination skills, and low-error learning is not only useful in learning, but also has more sustainability than full-error learning. Therefore, it is recommended to use a low-error learning method to teach bimanual coordination skills in patients with high-functioning autism disorder.

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Journal of Research in Rehabilitation Sciences
Volume 14, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
May 2018
Pages 66-73