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A Systematic Review of Tablet Computers and Portable Media Players as Speech Generating Devices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Lorah, Elizabeth R.; Parnell, Ashley; Whitby, Peggy Schaefer; Hantula, Donald – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
Powerful, portable, off-the-shelf handheld devices, such as tablet based computers (i.e., iPad®; Galaxy®) or portable multimedia players (i.e., iPod®), can be adapted to function as speech generating devices for individuals with autism spectrum disorders or related developmental disabilities. This paper reviews the research in this new and rapidly…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Handheld Devices, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Brief Report: Randomized Test of the Efficacy of Picture Exchange Communication System on Highly Generalized Picture Exchanges in Children with ASD
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Yoder, Paul J.; Lieberman, Rebecca G. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
A randomized control trial comparing two social-communication interventions in young children with autism examined far-transfer of the use of picture exchange to communicate. Thirty-six children were randomly assigned to one of two treatment conditions, one of which was the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). All children had access to…
Descriptors: Nonverbal Communication, Autism, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Young Children
A Review of the Efficacy of the Picture Exchange Communication System Intervention
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Preston, Deborah; Carter, Mark – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2009
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a communication program that has become widely used, especially with children with autism. This paper reports the results of a review of the empirical literature on PECS. A descriptive review is provided of the 27 studies identified, which included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), other group…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Autism, Interpersonal Relationship, Speech Communication
Brief Report: Increasing Communication Skills for an Elementary-Aged Student with Autism Using the Picture Exchange Communication System.
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Kravits, Tamara R.; Kamps, Debra M.; Kemmerer, Katie; Potucek, Jessica – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2002
Effects of the Picture Exchange Communication System on the spontaneous communication skills and social interactions of a 6-year-old girl with autism across her home and school environments were evaluated. Results indicated increases in spontaneous language, increases in intelligible verbalizations in two of three settings, and changes in peer…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Case Studies, Communication Skills