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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

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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
Language: English
Authors: Neslihan Canpolat-Cig (ORCID 0000-0002-9832-442X), Mary Frances Hanline (ORCID 0000-0001-9822-5993)
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.
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  Data: 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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