An Analysis of the Effects of Functional Communication and a Voice Output Communication Aid for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autor/inn/en	Olive, Melissa L.; Lang, Russell B.; Davis, Tonya N.
Titel	An Analysis of the Effects of Functional Communication and a Voice Output Communication Aid for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Quelle	In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2 (2008) 2, S.223-236 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1750-9467
DOI	10.1016/j.rasd.2007.06.002
Schlagwörter	Intervention; Mothers; Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Young Children; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Functional Behavioral Assessment; Outcomes of Treatment; Behavior Modification; Behavior Problems; Language Acquisition; Assistive Technology; Grammar + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mother; Mutter; Frühe Kindheit; Behaviour modification; Verhaltensänderung; Sprachaneignung; Spracherwerb; Grammatik
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Functional Communication Training (FCT) and a Voice Output Communication Aid (VOCA) on the challenging behavior and language development of a 4-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder. The participant's mother implemented modified functional analysis (FA) and intervention procedures in Kerri's home. A multiple probe design across activities was used to analyze intervention effectiveness. FCT with a VOCA successfully decreased Kerri's challenging behavior and increased VOCA use. A secondary analysis revealed that Kerri increased her use of correct pronouns. Kerri's mother implemented modified FA and intervention procedures with a high level of fidelity. Social validity data indicated that Kerri's mother believed the intervention to be acceptable and effective. (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10