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Direct linkMasahiro Hirai; Kosuke Asada; Takeo Kato; Takahiro Ikeda; Yoko Hakuno; Ayaka Ikeda; Kanae Matsushima; Tomonari Awaya; Shin Okazaki; Toshihiro Kato; Yasuko Funabiki; Toshiya Murai; Toshio Heike; Masatoshi Hagiwara; Takanori Yamagata; Kiyotaka Tomiwa; Ryo Kimura – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
This study examined the similarities/differences between the social phenotypes of Williams syndrome (WS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As cultural norms may affect symptom evaluation, this study administered the Social Responsiveness Scale-2 to Japanese individuals with WS (n = 78, 4.4-44.0 years) and ASD (n = 75, 4.7-55.4 years). The scores…
Descriptors: Genetics, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Intellectual Disability
Ganz, J. B.; Pustejovsky, James E.; Reichle, Joe; Vannest, Kimberly J.; Foster, Margaret; Pierson, Lauren M.; Wattanawongwan, Sanikan; Bernal, Armando J.; Chen, Man; Haas, April N.; Liao, Ching-Yi; Sallese, Mary Rose; Skov, Rachel; Smith, S. D. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2023
This meta-analysis examined communication outcomes in single-case design studies of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions and their relationship to participant characteristics. Variables addressed included chronological age, pre-intervention communication mode, productive repertoire, and pre-intervention imitation skills.…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Intervention, Age Differences, Individual Characteristics
Eleonora Marocchini; Irene Baldin – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2024
Background: The conceptualisation of autism as a disorder where Theory of Mind (ToM) and pragmatics are fundamentally impaired has prompted a wealth of research on autistic deficits, most of which is characterised by two main assumptions: first, that autistic people would display said deficits, if present, with any conversation partner and in any…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social Cognition, Foreign Countries
Download full textJ. B. Ganz; James E. Pustejovsky; Joe Reichle; Kimberly J. Vannest; Margarets Foster; Lauren M. Pierson; Sanikan Wattanawongwan; Marcus C. Fuller; April N. Haas; Mary Rose Sallese; S. D. Smith; Valeria Yllades – Grantee Submission, 2023
This comprehensive review reports on methodological quality of 162 single-case studies on augmentative and alternative communication interventions for communication and challenging behavior in individuals diagnosed with autism or intellectual disabilities and with complex communication needs. Following review for inclusion criteria, documents were…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems
J. B. Ganz; James E. Pustejovsky; Joe Reichle; Kimberly J. Vannest; Margarets Foster; Lauren M. Pierson; Sanikan Wattanawongwan; Marcus C. Fuller; April N. Haas; Mary Rose Sallese; S. D. Smith; Valeria Yllades – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
This comprehensive review reports on methodological quality of 162 single-case studies on augmentative and alternative communication interventions for communication and challenging behavior in individuals diagnosed with autism or intellectual disabilities and with complex communication needs. Following review for inclusion criteria, documents were…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems
Kelly B. Kearney; Michael P. Brady; Kyle D. Bennett; Brianna Joseph; Charles Dukes – Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education, 2022
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) frequently have challenges engaging in social and communication skills due to lack of availability and safe opportunities to practice these skills. The ability to successfully engage in "small talk," or simple social conversational exchanges, can be beneficial in…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, College Students, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Skills
Jay B. Ganz; James E. Pustejovsky; Joe Reichle; Kimberly J. Vannest; Margaret Foster; April N. Haas; Lauren M. Pierson; Sanikan Wattanawongwan; Armando Bernal; Man Chen; Rachel Skov; S. D. Smith – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
For children with autism or intellectual and developmental disabilities who also have complex communication needs, communication is a necessary skill set to increase independence and quality of life. Understanding the how, where, and communication style being taught is important for identifying deficits in the field as well as which interventions…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Masud, Andy B.; Walker, Virginia L.; Carpenter, Megan E.; Anderson, Ashley – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2023
Functional communication training (FCT) is a well-established, evidence-based practice used to address challenging behavior among individuals across settings, ages, and disability categories. However, the research is limited on the implementation of FCT in inclusive school settings for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Communication Skills, Inclusion, Students with Disabilities
Emily Lorang – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Grounded in the biopsychosocial models of expressive language in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X syndrome (FXS), this dissertation included two novel studies that examined the role of biological (i.e., physiology), psychological (i.e., autistic traits, anxiety symptoms, and child affect) and social (i.e., communication partner…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Physiology, Males, Intellectual Disability
Jonalyn Estrada – Online Submission, 2023
The study investigates the essential components and strategies that promote successful collaboration between parents and teachers in special needs education. Prior research highlights the positive impact of collaboration on students' academic, social, and emotional development, but gaps remain in understanding the lived experiences of those…
Descriptors: Parent Teacher Cooperation, Students with Disabilities, Special Education, Interpersonal Communication
Paolo Meucci; Laura Zampini; Ambra Mara Giovannetti; Alice Quadraroli; Amanda Viola D'Arrigo; Daria Riva; Chiara Vago; Sara Bulgheroni; Francesca Cecchi; Irene Mannari; Francesco Paolo Falotico; Andrea Pratesi; Giovanni Passetti; Cecilia Laschi; Paolo Dario; Carlo Riva; Elisa Rossoni; Milda Cerniauskaite; Matilde Leonardi – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2020
The present study aimed to assess the validity of using a robotic platform (RODDI) to increase and enhance communicative exchanges between educators and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability. Nine children with ASD and intellectual disability and their educators took part in the study. Their communicative…
Descriptors: Robotics, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Sterrett, Kyle; Freeman, Stephanny; Hayashida, Kristen; Kim, Joanne J.; Paparella, Tanya – Young Exceptional Children, 2023
Preverbal communication means any social behavior that occurs before children communicate verbally. Generally, these communicative behaviors are categorized into two ways: as behavior regulation (BR) or joint attention (JA) skills. BR, also referred to as requesting, involves the use of behaviors to gain something or receive assistance (Mundy et…
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, Intervention, Behavior Development, Natural Language Processing
Valeria Yllades – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Currently, the rate of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is growing and further research is needed to understand what evidence-based practices are effective for this population. To contribute further to the already existing literature, the three studies expand on previous reviews and studies by adding information on whom these…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems
