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Differences in maternal responsive and directive behavior during free play with and without aided AAC.
Kara F Medeiros1, Cynthia J Cress2
1a Communication Sciences and Disorders, Worcester State University , Worcester , MA , USA ;
Summary
Mothers showed more responsive behaviors with familiar toys but not with unfamiliar toys. Adding a speech-generating device (SGD) did not change maternal responsiveness or directiveness during play.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Developmental Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Children with complex communication needs often require specific interaction strategies.
- Maternal interaction styles can influence child development and communication.
- Speech-generating devices (SGDs) are tools to support communication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare maternal directive and responsive behaviors during play with familiar versus unfamiliar toys.
- To investigate the impact of a single-message speech-generating device (SGD) on maternal interaction behaviors.
Main Methods:
- 25 mothers and their children with complex communication needs participated.
- Play sessions involved familiar and unfamiliar toys, with and without an SGD.
- Maternal behaviors were coded and analyzed using repeated measures ANOVAs.
Main Results:
- Mothers exhibited significantly more responsive behaviors with familiar toys compared to unfamiliar toys.
- No significant differences in maternal directiveness were found between toy types.
- The addition of the SGD did not alter maternal responsivity or directiveness.
Conclusions:
- Familiarity of play materials positively influences maternal responsiveness.
- Speech-generating devices can be integrated into play without negatively impacting maternal interaction styles.
- Findings support the use of familiar materials and SGDs in supporting interactions with children with complex communication needs.
Keywords:
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