Teaching job-related problem-solving skills may increase the likelihood that individuals with developmental disabilities obtain and maintain employment (Kaye et al., 2011; Peck & Kirkbride, 2001; Unger, 2002). In this study, we evaluated the use of electronic-based flowcharts on an iPod Touch as a form of self-instruction to increase problem solving skills with 2 men diagnosed with developmental disabilities. An instructor implemented behavioral skills training (BST) to teach the participants how to use an electronic flowchart to solve one problem and then evaluated the participants' use of electronic flowcharts to solve other types of problems, including those that required more than one solution. Results showed increases in problem solving skills across at least 2 problems that were not associated with BST and increases across all problem exemplars with verbal reminders and feedback. These findings have important implications for increasing independence on the job and decreasing intrusive and costly supports for those with disabilities.

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在模拟职业环境中使用电子流程图教有发育障碍的成年人解决问题

教授与工作相关的解决问题的技能可能会增加发育障碍者获得和维持工作的可能性（Kaye 等，2011；Peck & Kirkbride，2001；Unger，2002）。在这项研究中，我们评估了在 iPod Touch 上使用基于电子的流程图作为一种自我指导形式，以提高 2 名被诊断为发育障碍的男性解决问题的能力。讲师实施行为技能培训 (BST)，教参与者如何使用电子流程图解决一个问题，然后评估参与者使用电子流程图解决其他类型问题的情况，包括需要多个解决方案的问题。结果显示，在至少 2 个与 BST 无关的问题中，解决问题的技能有所提高，并且在所有带有口头提醒和反馈的问题示例中都有所提高。这些发现对于提高工作独立性和减少对残疾人的侵入性和昂贵的支持具有重要意义。