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Introduction to the Special Issue: Communication Intervention for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs
Jeff Sigafoos1, Cindy Gevarter2
11 School of Education, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
Behavior Modification
|August 31, 2019
Summary
Behavioral interventions effectively address complex communication needs by utilizing diverse strategies, including aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Tailored approaches are crucial for improving communication for individuals with limited natural speech.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Behavioral Science
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Individuals with complex communication needs (CCN) face significant daily interaction challenges due to limited natural speech.
- Behavioral approaches offer a historical framework for addressing these communication barriers.
- This special issue explores six papers advancing the understanding of behavioral interventions for CCN.
Discussion:
- The reviewed papers cover a conceptual overview of aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions.
- Intervention studies examine vocal speech, AAC, and social messaging apps for diverse communicative needs.
- A systematic review focuses on interventions promoting communicative response variability.
Key Insights:
- Behavioral interventions are vital for individuals with complex communication needs.
- Aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a key intervention strategy.
- Individualized, goal-matched behavioral approaches are essential for efficacy.
Outlook:
- Further research is needed to explore the efficacy of various behavioral interventions.
- The diversity of CCN necessitates a range of tailored communication strategies.
- Advancements in assistive technology, like AAC and social apps, hold promise for improving communication outcomes.
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