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  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction and communication.
  • Effective interventions are crucial for enhancing communicative abilities in children with ASD.
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) offers diverse tools to support communication for non-speaking individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of Speech-Language Intervention incorporating Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) on the communicative acts of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal case-study design was employed, involving three participants at a Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) clinic school.
  • Data collection included video-recorded pre- and post-intervention play sessions and parent interviews.
  • Communicative acts were identified and quantified using the Pragmatic Test of the Infant Language Test - ABFW.

Main Results:

  • A notable 51.47% increase in the production of communicative acts was observed across all three subjects.
  • Improvements included enhanced quality of communicative acts, with increased verbal components and reduced non-interpersonal functions.
  • The intervention facilitated an evolution in the functional language skills of the participating children.

Conclusions:

  • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) therapy utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) demonstrates significant promise.
  • AAC integration in clinical settings is effective for fostering communication skill development in individuals with ASD.