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Direct linkMatthew T. Brodhead; Lauren F. Brouwers; Emma S. Sipila-Thomas; Mandy J. Rispoli – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2020
Between 30 and 50% of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) do not develop vocal language deemed functionally acceptable to meet their daily communication needs. As a result, individuals with ASD may require intervention alternatives to vocal speech, such as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). However, very little is known…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Assistive Technology, Intervention
Peer reviewedShirley, Melissa J.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1997
A study of three adults with profound mental retardation examined the effectiveness of functional communication training in reducing self-injurious behavior (SIB) and in shaping an alternative (communicative) response while SIB continued to be reinforced. Results found when extinction was added to the training procedure, SIB decreased and manual…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Extinction (Psychology), Interpersonal Communication
Download full textCreedon, Margaret Procyk – 1973
Twenty-one nonverbal autistic children, 4- to 9-years-old, with language ages of 4- to 24-months, participated in the communication learning program from 1 to 3 years. Simultaneous verbal and manual signs were chosen as the communications mode. The children initially displayed infrequent, unrecognizable vocalizations (Screeches, or vocal…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Communication Problems, Communication Skills
