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Teaching Mands for Actions to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Systematic Instruction, Behavior Chain Interruption, and a Speech-Generating Device
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Carnett, Amarie; Bravo, Alicia; Waddington, Hannah – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2019
Objective: Evaluate the use of procedures to teach three nonvocal children with autism spectrum disorder to use a speech-generating device to mand for actions. Method: A multiple probe across participants design was used to evaluate the effectiveness systematic instruction and the use of a behavior chain interruption. Results: All three…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Improving Interactions between Parents, Teachers, and Staff and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: A Review of Caregiver Training Methods and Results
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Finn, Lori L. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) depend on caregivers to meet physical, emotional, and social needs. This makes relationships with caregivers particularly important to quality of life. Without intervention, social interactions may be limited and ineffective, affecting relationships with caregivers and thus quality of life for…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Students with Disabilities, Interaction, Parent Teacher Cooperation