The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of choice-making training with six high school students with intellectual disability. A multiple probe design with one replication was used to evaluate the efficacy of the choice-making training. The results suggest participants increased and maintained their choice-making abilities. Findings and limitations from the study are discussed.
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