Effects of an iPad-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention on Wh-Question Answering Skills of an Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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| Title: | Effects of an iPad-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention on Wh-Question Answering Skills of an Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Neslihan Canpolat-Cig (ORCID |
| Source: | International Technology and Education Journal. 2025 9(1):1-13. |
| Availability: | 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/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Skills, Adolescents, Intervention, Tablet Computers, Program Effectiveness, Prompting, Reinforcement, Cues, Visual Stimuli |
| ISSN: | 2602-2885 |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1477274 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 2602-2885 |
