Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 18, 2026
12:49
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) of Wernicke's and Broca's Areas in Studies of Language Learning and Word Acquisition
Published on: July 13, 2019
Use of aided language stimulation to improve syntactic performance during a weeklong intervention program
1Children's Specialized Hospital, USA. JBruno@childrens-specialized.org
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
|November 28, 2006
Summary
This study on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) found that children improved their language skills after a weeklong intervention. Gains were greater when using a manual communication board compared to a dynamic display speech generating device (DD-SGD).
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Pediatric Communication Disorders
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is crucial for children with communication impairments.
- Aided language stimulation is a promising intervention approach.
- Understanding the impact of different AAC systems on syntactic complexity is important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a weeklong aided language stimulation program on the syntactic performance of children using AAC.
- To compare the effectiveness of manual communication boards versus dynamic display speech generating devices (DD-SGDs) in improving syntactic complexity.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study involving nine children (aged 4;8-14;5) with AAC systems.
- Pre/post test analysis of syntactic complexity.
- Intervention involved a weeklong aided language stimulation program.
Main Results:
- Most participants demonstrated improved syntactic performance after the intervention.
- Syntactic gains were more significant when using manual communication boards compared to DD-SGDs.
- Individual variation in performance outcomes was observed.
Conclusions:
- Aided language stimulation can enhance syntactic performance in children using AAC.
- Manual communication boards may offer advantages over DD-SGDs for certain aspects of syntactic development in this population.
- Further research is warranted to explore individual differences and optimize AAC interventions.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:24Operant Conditioning Intervention
Operant conditioning serves as a foundational principle in therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors. Central to this approach is the notion that behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive, are learned through reinforcement. By analyzing the environmental factors that reinforce problematic behaviors, clinicians can design interventions to weaken these reinforcements and replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives.
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
01:30Community Based Intervention
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
01:22Language Development
Children master language quickly and with relative ease, supported by both biological predisposition and reinforcement. B. F. Skinner (1957) proposed that language is learned through reinforcement, while Noam Chomsky (1965) argued that language acquisition mechanisms are biologically determined.
The critical period for language acquisition suggests that the ability to acquire language is at its peak early in life. As people age, this proficiency decreases. Language development begins very...
The critical period for language acquisition suggests that the ability to acquire language is at its peak early in life. As people age, this proficiency decreases. Language development begins very...