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  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Developmental Neuroscience

Background:

  • Social interaction deficits are a core characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Appropriate conversational volume is an understudied but crucial aspect of social communication.
  • Challenges with prosody and vocal modulation are frequently observed in ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a multi-component intervention on appropriate conversational volume in individuals with ASD.
  • To address a specific, less-researched social communication deficit in autism spectrum disorder.
  • To develop and evaluate a practical intervention for improving speech volume regulation.

Main Methods:

  • A commercially available application was used to measure conversational speech volume.
  • A package intervention was designed, incorporating app-based feedback, a wrist-worn signaling device, and differential reinforcement.
  • The intervention's efficacy was assessed using an ABAB single-subject research design.

Main Results:

  • Speaking at an appropriate conversational volume significantly increased when the intervention was implemented.
  • The positive effects on conversational volume were maintained during intervention and probe conditions.
  • The multi-component intervention demonstrated effectiveness in modifying speech volume behavior.

Conclusions:

  • The developed intervention package is effective in improving appropriate conversational volume in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Targeting specific social communication skills like conversational volume can lead to meaningful improvements in social interaction.
  • This study highlights the potential of technology-assisted interventions for addressing nuanced social communication challenges in ASD.