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Teaching Elementary-Aged Peers Responsive Interaction and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies
Elizabeth E Biggs1, Erin C Turner1, Emily Elchos1
1Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools
|March 26, 2025
Summary
Peers can learn responsive interaction strategies to support inclusive play and communication for minimally speaking autistic classmates. This peer network intervention improved interactions and was favored by all participants.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Special Education
Background:
- Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are minimally speaking often require support for positive peer interactions.
- Developing effective strategies for peer engagement is crucial for fostering inclusive educational environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if elementary-aged peers can acquire and implement responsive interaction strategies.
- To determine if these strategies enhance inclusive play and communication for minimally speaking autistic students within a peer network intervention.
Main Methods:
- A single-case, multiple-baseline across-strategies design was employed.
- The intervention involved an initial teaching session followed by coaching to train peers in responsive interaction strategies, including aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
- Participants included two minimally speaking autistic students, four peers, and their educational teams.
Main Results:
- The teaching and coaching approach effectively equipped peers with the "Ways to Talk and Play" responsive interaction strategies.
- Peer implementation of these strategies led to positive changes in the nature of interactions.
- The strategies received favorable ratings from autistic students, peers, and educational team members.
Conclusions:
- Educational teams can utilize similar intervention models to improve outcomes for minimally speaking autistic students.
- Equipping peers as responsive communication and play partners is a viable strategy for enhancing social inclusion.
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