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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Receptive language difficulties are a common challenge for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Existing guidelines for teaching receptive language exist, but effective strategies are needed for cases where initial approaches are unsuccessful.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review 21 distinct strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness for some children with autism.
  • To assist behavior analysts in categorizing teaching procedures, understanding their theoretical basis, and identifying suitable client profiles.
  • To guide the modification of receptive language programming based on research.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of 21 strategies for teaching receptive language to children with autism.
  • Analysis of the conceptual and systematic rationale behind each strategy.
  • Identification of client characteristics that may predict the success of specific interventions.

Main Results:

  • The review identified 21 strategies with reported effectiveness for some children with autism.
  • Many strategies require further empirical research to validate their efficacy.
  • The article provides a framework for practitioners to systematically evaluate and adapt these strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral practitioners should consider implementing these strategies after careful review, especially when other methods have not yielded results.
  • The article offers a valuable resource for behavior analysts to enhance receptive language interventions for children with autism.
  • Further research is recommended to solidify the evidence base for many of the reviewed strategies.