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Drager, Kathryn D. R.; Postal, Valerie J.; Carrolus, Leanne; Castellano, Megan; Gagliano, Christine; Glynn, Jennifer – American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2006
Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of an instructional procedure called "aided language modeling" (ALM) on symbol comprehension and expression in 2 preschool children with autism who used few words functionally. ALM consists of engaging the child in interactive play activities and providing models of use of…
Descriptors: Play, Intervention, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism
Rogers, Sally J.; And Others – Journal of the Division for Early Childhood, 1986
An intervention approach emphasizing development of symbolic thought, communication, and interpersonal relationships was implemented with 26 children (ages 2-6) with pervasive developmental disorder, or severe emotional handicaps. Ss demonstrated significant changes in several targeted developmental areas, including cognition, perceptual/fine…
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances