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Direct linkKarnes, Alison Judith – ProQuest LLC, 2019
As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) increases, it is important for practitioners to continue to improve evidence-based practices (EBP) for the treatment of ASD symptoms (i.e., impairments in social communication and repetitive behaviors and restricted interests; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). It is estimated that…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development
Strasberger, Sean – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Non-verbal children with autism are candidates for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). One type of AAC device is a voice output communication aid (VOCA). The primary drawbacks of past VOCAs were their expense and portability. Newer iPod-based VOCAs alleviate these concerns. This dissertation sought to extend the iPod-based VOCA…
Descriptors: Autism, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Handheld Devices, Assistive Technology
Love, Jessica June – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of PECS phase III application training on independent mands in young children with autism. Participants were five children with autism ranging from ages 2 to 4 years old. A multiple baseline across participants was used to evaluate acquisition of independent correct mands across baseline and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Children, Verbal Operant Conditioning
