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Simacek, Jessica; Dimian, Adele F.; McComas, Jennifer J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Young children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and Rett syndrome often experience severe communication impairments. This study examined the efficacy of parent-implemented communication assessment and intervention with remote coaching via telehealth on the acquisition of early communication skills of three…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Parents as Teachers
Byiers, Breanne J.; Dimian, Adele; Symons, Frank J. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Rett syndrome (RTT) is associated with a range of serious neurodevelopmental consequences including severe communicative impairments. Currently, no evidence-based communication interventions exist for the population (Sigafoos et al., 2009). The purpose of the current study was to examine the effectiveness of functional assessment (FA) and…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Developmental Disabilities, Communication Problems
Conklin, Carl G.; Mayer, G. Roy – Remedial and Special Education, 2011
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of "Picture Exchange Communication System" (PECS) training, using a multiple baseline design on the independent initiations of three adults with developmental disabilities and severe communication deficits. All participants increased their independent initiations, although at different…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Adults

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