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Study Of Self-Injurious Behaviors And The Intervention With Visual Supports, Karoline Kenville
Study Of Self-Injurious Behaviors And The Intervention With Visual Supports, Karoline Kenville
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
The intent of this research was to investigate the use of visual supports for individuals who suffer from Self-Injurious Behaviors (SIB) stemming from developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It has been determined that there are many causes of SIB in individuals with ASD, and while some theories are no more than untested assumptions, there is validated research on behavioral patterns that suggests that evidence-based practice of visuals supports may effectively be used as part of an intervention to modify behaviors. Visual supports refers to the range of procedures through social stories, checklists, and video modeling that assist …
Perceived Expectations Of Roles In Training And Maintenance Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication Devices, Kathlene Talladay
Perceived Expectations Of Roles In Training And Maintenance Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication Devices, Kathlene Talladay
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are invaluable tools for people who have difficulties communicating verbally. However, advancements in technology accentuate the need for training to utilize devices effectively. This qualitative research study examined the perceptions and experiences of parents and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) regarding the training in and maintenance of AAC devices. Previous literature reveals the commonality that parents encounter difficulties in learning AAC technologies, as well as updating their child’s devices. Interviews were conducted with parents of children with autism, as well as SLPs, to better understand their expectations concerning who is responsible for assuming specific roles in …
Looking For Verbal Communication In The Non-Verbal World: A Case Study Of The Picture Exchange Communication System, Jason Blauet
Looking For Verbal Communication In The Non-Verbal World: A Case Study Of The Picture Exchange Communication System, Jason Blauet
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
In this study, a three year-old boy with autism named Alex’s communication needs were evaluated and then his current communication program was compared to other communication programs. The programs must have included an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for use with children in Alex’s cognitive state and chronological age, a final goal of verbal communication, and were tested on children in the autism spectrum. Alex had been taught using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), so PECS was chosen to be analyzed for this review for its efficacy with children similar to Alex. Once Alex completed the program, he again …