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Pennington, Robert; Welch, Karla; Kondaurova, Maria; Kuravackel, Grace M.; Zheng, Qi; Shah, Aamira – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
In the current investigation, we used a single case alternating treatments design to evaluate the effects of a robot prompter on the social interaction of three pairs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Findings suggest that three participants produced more utterances and conversational turns when a robot prompter was present, and two…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Peer Relationship, Interaction, Robotics
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Weili Yuan; Michael Dunn; Jae Kennedy; Yun-Ju Hsiao – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2024
This systematic review evaluated the effect of speech interventions with the addition of speech generating devices on vocalizations of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and complex communication needs. This review synthesized information across 18 studies published in the past three decades (1990-2023) with the primary focus on the…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Speech Communication
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Coleman, Heather; Layden, Selena J.; Horner, Lynda Gayle – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
The use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in the child's natural setting is critical for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to improve communication skills and promote generalization. Yet, to implement EBPs effectively, caregivers often require training. The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy of behavior skills…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evidence Based Practice, Young Children, Program Effectiveness