AAC Interventions for Autism: A Research Summary
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| Title: | AAC Interventions for Autism: A Research Summary |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nunes, Debora R. P. |
| Source: | International Journal of Special Education. 2008 23(2):17-26. |
| Availability: | International Journal of Special Education. 2889 Highbury Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 3T7, Canada. Web site: http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2008 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Total Communication, Autism, Intervention, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Research Design, Oral Language, Language Skills, Artificial Languages, Visual Aids, Outcomes of Treatment |
| ISSN: | 0827-3383 |
| Abstract: | Fifty-six studies from 1980 to 2007 involving the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) by individuals with autism were reviewed. The majority of the studies used single-subject research designs and emphasized language production skills. Many investigations were held in artificial language learning settings, and a few involved parents and teachers as intervention agents. Gaps in the provision of the participants' cognitive, language, and sensory-motor measures were detected in the analysis of the 51 studies that provided individual participant data. Despite these limitations, this report revealed that communication interventions for individuals with autism that have incorporated sign language/total communication, visual-graphic symbols, and/or speech generating devices have had successful outcomes. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 67 |
| Entry Date: | 2008 |
| Accession Number: | EJ814395 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Fifty-six studies from 1980 to 2007 involving the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) by individuals with autism were reviewed. The majority of the studies used single-subject research designs and emphasized language production skills. Many investigations were held in artificial language learning settings, and a few involved parents and teachers as intervention agents. Gaps in the provision of the participants' cognitive, language, and sensory-motor measures were detected in the analysis of the 51 studies that provided individual participant data. Despite these limitations, this report revealed that communication interventions for individuals with autism that have incorporated sign language/total communication, visual-graphic symbols, and/or speech generating devices have had successful outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 0827-3383 |
