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Peer reviewedMirenda, Pat – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2003
This article summarizes research regarding the delivery of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supports to students with autism. Focus is on: (1) what AAC modality is preferable to use (manual signs or graphic symbols); and (2) what is known about the use of voice output communication aids with people with autism. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSchreibman, Laura – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1996
This paper briefly reviews the research in social and behavioral interventions with autism in the past 30 years. Progress in the areas of decreased placement in highly restrictive environments, parent training, effective treatments, functional behavioral analysis, and emphasis on improved quality of life is noted. Research needs in the area of…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedRogers, Sally J. – Infants and Young Children, 1999
This review of the research concerning developmental patterns of young children with autism finds specific patterns of relative strengths and weaknesses involving cognitive, emotional, linguistic, and motoric capacities. Early intervention strategies that address the unique learning profile of autism and utilize the effective practices developed…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Development, Demonstration Programs, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedSchlosser, Ralf W.; Blischak, Doreen M. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This review of the literature synthesizes theory and research on the use of speech output communication aids to determine potential benefits for persons with autism. Although results suggest such aids are likely to be useful with this population, the paper urges research into the characteristics of synthetic speech in conjunction with the learning…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBristol-Power, Marie M.; Spinella, Giovanna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1999
This article summarizes results of a 1998 conference which reviewed research on screening and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and identifies promising areas of research especially the search for the ultimate diagnostic indicator, infant screening and diagnosis, the role of sensory-motor disorders, diagnosis of co-occurring disorders,…
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Early Identification
Peer reviewedMirenda, Pat – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This article provides a critical review of empirical investigations on the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology with individuals with autism or pervasive developmental disorder. The review is presented by six topic areas: assessment, staff/family training, supports for augmented input, supports for…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
