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Transferring AAC intervention to the home.

J Sigafoos1, M F O'Reilly, S Seely-York

  • 1Department of Special Education, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712-1290, USA. j.sigafoos@mail.utexas.edu

Disability and Rehabilitation
|October 30, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study shows that initial clinical trials effectively teach augmented and alternative communication (AAC) skills. Training successfully transferred to the home, improving communication for a child with autism.

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Area of Science:

  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is crucial for individuals with communication impairments.
  • Effective AAC intervention requires successful skill acquisition and generalization.
  • Transferring learned skills from clinical settings to home environments presents a significant challenge.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old male with autism participated in an initial clinical trial using a voice-output communication device.
  • The participant successfully learned to request preferred items using the AAC device in the clinical setting.
  • The intervention was subsequently transferred to the home environment with parent follow-up.

Findings:

  • The clinical trial successfully taught the participant to use a portable AAC device for making requests.

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  • The acquired AAC skills were generalized to two home-based activities.
  • Parental follow-up via email and telephone supported the transfer of training.

    • Implications:

    • Initial clinical trials can be an efficient starting point for AAC intervention.
    • Structured follow-up support for parents facilitates the transfer of AAC training to the home.
    • This approach may enhance the effectiveness and generalization of AAC interventions for children with autism.