“The results of the current study provide new and needed evidence of an intervention option for teaching language and communication to children with ASD who require AAC to meet their daily communication needs. “
Tag Archives | autism spectrum disorders
“Book Buddies”: Using the iPad to support peer interaction for preschool children with ASD — Presentation
This ASHA 2016 poster session presented the results of an investigation into the effects of a social interaction intervention on communicative turns and engagement for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and peers without disabilities.
Engaging adolescent learners with ASD & CCN in literacy instruction: Effects of adapted instruction — Presentation
No single intervention will have as dramatic effect on a student’s future as a solid foundation in literacy. It is critical that literacy expectations change for adolescents with ASD & CCN, and that these individuals are provided with quality adapted literacy instruction to maximize their participation and communication in an increasingly text-based society.
Evidence-based intervention & apps to improve literacy outcomes for children with autism who require AAC — Presentation
This ASHA 2016 presentation reviewed evidence-based intervention (including apps) to support the literacy development of children with autism spectrum disorders who have complex communication needs and require AAC.
Successful employment of individuals with ASD who use AAC — Presentation
Given the limited information on strategies to support employment for individuals with ASD who use AAC, there is a clear need to better understand the experiences of individuals with ASD who use AAC, and who are successfully employed in community settings.
ISAAC 2016 — Presentations by PSU Faculty and Students
The 17th Biennial ISAAC conference in Toronto, Canada will be August 8 -11, 2016). Penn State faculty and students are looking forward to coming together with everyone!