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ERIC Number: EJ1477274
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-2602-2885
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Effects of an iPad-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention on Wh-Question Answering Skills of an Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorders
International Technology and Education Journal, v9 n1 p1-13 2025
This study examined an intervention package incorporating an iPad-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) application, Proloquo2Go, to improve wh-question-answering skills in a 15-year-old adolescent with autism. A single-case, multiple baseline design across three types of wh-questions ("what," "where," and "who") was employed. The intervention included a least-to-most prompting hierarchy, interval reinforcement, cue cards, and question-related visuals. Results indicated a functional relationship between the intervention package and increased unprompted correct responses for each wh-question type. Additionally, the participant maintained these gains following a two-week break, and generalization probes revealed consistent performance across novel settings, different individuals, and varied question formats. These findings suggest that iPad-based AAC interventions, particularly those that combine structured prompting and reinforcement strategies, may effectively enhance and sustain communication skills in adolescents with autism.
International Technology and Education Journal. Available from: Sayim Aktay, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Educational Faculty, Mentese, Mugla 48000, Turkey. Tel: +90 252 211 22 25; e-mail: itejjournal@gmail.com; Web site: http://itejournal.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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