Evaluating ipad technology as an augmentative and alternative communication device and its effects on vocal communication skills
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: Communicative abnormalities are common symptoms of individuals who have autism spectrum disorders. Many children with autism fail to develop functional speech. This study addressed the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs of children who have a diagnosis on the autism spectrum and who possess deficits in communicative behaviors, as well as the potential of AAC strategies to promote vocal responding. The effects of Proloquo2Go on the Apple iPad were evaluated in relation to the requesting skills of the participants. Proloquo2Go is an AAC system that utilizes symbols, visual supports, and a voice output component. Participants were taught to utilize the system in order to request for preferred items. Following an iPad training phase, a prompt delay procedure was implemented to promote vocal responding. The study utilized a multiple baseline design across participants with multiple phases.
Author: Gina Gavrilis
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2441191017