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Conklin, Carl G.; Mayer, G. Roy – Remedial and Special Education, 2011
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of "Picture Exchange Communication System" (PECS) training, using a multiple baseline design on the independent initiations of three adults with developmental disabilities and severe communication deficits. All participants increased their independent initiations, although at different…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Adults
Srinivasan, Saranya – ProQuest LLC, 2009
This study uses a best-evidence synthesis method to investigate the secondary effects of various antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and their implications on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) processes. Epilepsy is a common serious neurological disorder, a concomitant condition in individuals with severe developmental and intellectual…
Descriptors: Evidence, Behavior Problems, Intervention, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Snell, Martha E.; Chen, Lih-Yuan; Hoover, Kathryn – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2006
This paper provides results of a descriptive analysis of peer-reviewed, single subject design, intervention research on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with severe disabilities, from birth to 21 years, published in English between 1997 and 2003. A database of 40 studies was found that met seven specified criteria.…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Intervention, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills
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Danquah, S. A.; And Others – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1996
Danquah Communication System (DanCS) symbol boards were developed to provide an inexpensive augmented communication device with a computerized voice interface to help nonverbal individuals with severe mental retardation or other severe disabilities to more easily communicate their needs and reduce aggressive behaviors. Evaluation with 30 subjects…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems