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Xiaofan Zhang; Rachel E. Robertson; Dan Li; Wei Shen; Qin Li – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2025
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a speech-generating device (SGD) application on manding skills in Chinese children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Given the communication challenges faced by many individuals with ASD, alternative methods for expressing needs are crucial. The SGD utilized speech synthesis technology to provide…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Young Children
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Hu, Xiaoyi; Lee, Gabrielle – Behavioral Disorders, 2019
Effective strategies to address communication and behavior challenges are critical in early intervention programs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) on vocal mands and aggressive behavior displayed by a child with autism in China. One 4-year-old boy with autism participated…
Descriptors: Pictorial Stimuli, Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Verbal Operant Conditioning