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Direct linkReem Muharib; Virginia Walker; Walker Dunn – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
The purpose of this review was to assess the effectiveness of tablet-based speech-generating devices (SGDs) in improving communication skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 31 single-case design intervention studies involving 84 individuals with ASD were reviewed and included in the analysis. We calculated Tau-U to…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Tablet Computers, Communication Skills, Intervention
Richard J. May; Hira Salman; Sean J. O'Neill; Louise Denne; Corinna Grindle; Richard Cross; Emily Roberts-Tyler; Isabelle Meek; Catherine Games – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system which is widely used to support children with developmental disabilities. In the present study, we surveyed individuals responsible for implementing PECS in special educational settings in the United Kingdom (N=283). We explored knowledge…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Knowledge Level
Genc-Tosun, Derya; Kurt, Onur; Cevher, Zehra; Gregori, Emily Victoria – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This study investigated whether a systematic instruction package was effective in child acquisition of question answering using an iPad-based speech generating device (SGD). The study was conducted with two children with autism using a multiple probe across behaviors design. Results demonstrated that the systematic instruction package consisting…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Telecommunications, Tablet Computers, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Douglas, Sarah N.; Meadan, Hedda; Biggs, Elizabeth E.; Bagawan, Atikah; Terol, Adriana Kaori – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Family-centered capacity-building practices have been shown to benefit children and families. However, limited research explores these practices for children who use augmentative and alternative communication. This study explored an intervention to teach family members to implement an Aided Language Modeling (ALM) strategy across natural…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Family Involvement, Intervention
Ganz, Jennifer B.; Earles-Vollrath, Theresa L.; Heath, Amy K.; Parker, Richard I.; Rispoli, Mandy J.; Duran, Jaime B. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
Many individuals with autism cannot speak or cannot speak intelligibly. A variety of aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) approaches have been investigated. Most of the research on these approaches has been single-case research, with small numbers of participants. The purpose of this investigation was to meta-analyze the single…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Assistive Technology, Visual Aids, Nonverbal Communication
Peer reviewedKezuka, Emiko – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1997
A study investigated the role of touch in the use of facilitated communication with Japanese individuals with autism. Five experiments were conducted involving a "telepathy game" using a rod with an attached strain gauge. Results found the facilitator's contact controlled the motor responses of the subjects. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Children, Communication Skills
