Language
- A Methodology for Assessing the Functions of Emerging Speech in Children with Developmental Disabilities
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate an assessment for identifying the elementary functions of vocal speech in children. - American Sign Language vs.Picture Exchange Communication System in the Development of Verbal Language in Children with Autism: A Review
- Functional communication – The impact of PECS
Abstract: The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) aims to teach individual users to initiate communication. Sarah Heneker and Lisa MacLaren Page investigate the effectiveness of introducing the approach to whole classes within a school. - Picture Exchange Communication System – what is it?
A two page PDF file describing what PECS is, it’s efficacy and references. - The effects of pecs teaching to phase 3 on the communicative interactions between childrenwith autism and their teachers
Abstract:The study investigated the impact of mastery of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to Phase III, on the communications of children with autism. - Toward Functional Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Students With Autism- Manual Signs, Graphic Symbols, and Voice Output Communication Aids
Abstract: Many individuals with autism are candidates for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, either to supplement (i.e., augment) their existing speech or to act as their primary (i.e., alternative) method of expressive communication. The purpose of this article is to summarize research and directions for future research with regard to two questions related to the delivery of AAC supports to these individuals: (a) What AAC modality is preferable to use? and (b) What do we know about the use of voice output communication aids with people with autism? - Training parents to use the natural language paradigm to increase their autistic childrens speech
Abstract: Parents of four nonverbal and four echolalic autistic children were trained to increase their children’s speech by using the Natural Language Paradigm (NLP), a loosely structured procedure conducted in a play environment with a variety of toys. - Using the picture exchange communication system pecs with children with autism
Abstract: The picture exchange communication system (PECS) is an augmentative communication system frequently used with children with autism (Bondy & Frost, 1994; Siegel, 2000; Yamall, 2000). Despite its common clinical use, no well-controlled empirical investigations have been conducted to test the effectiveness of PECS. Using a multiple baseline design, the present study examined the acquisition of PECS with 3 children with autism.
