Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 8, 2025
06:16
Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting
Published on: June 6, 2020
3.8K
Treatment Intensity Variables: Individualizing Social Communication Interventions for Persons Experiencing Complex
Jolene Hyppa-Martin1, Joe Reichle2, Shanna Bodenhamer3
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Minnesota Duluth.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|September 5, 2025
Summary
Treatment intensity is crucial for social communication interventions using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with complex needs. Clear reporting of treatment intensity ensures effective, replicable interventions for autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Developmental Psychology
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Individuals with complex communication needs, often associated with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder, require effective social communication interventions.
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a key modality for supporting these individuals.
- Understanding the impact of treatment intensity is vital for optimizing intervention outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of treatment intensity in social communication interventions for individuals with complex communication needs using AAC.
- To review the literature on treatment intensity within this specific intervention context.
- To highlight the importance of treatment intensity frameworks for replicable intervention design.
Main Methods:
- Delineation of parameters within a treatment intensity taxonomy.
- Review of existing literature on treatment intensity in AAC-based social communication interventions.
- Identification of complementary variables influencing intervention effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Treatment intensity is a significant factor in the efficacy of social communication interventions.
- Existing literature often lacks detailed methodological descriptions of intervention procedures.
- Additional variables beyond intensity parameters can influence outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Applying treatment intensity frameworks is essential for creating reproducible communication intervention protocols.
- Comprehensive reporting of treatment intensity and related variables is necessary for evidence-based practice.
- Optimizing AAC interventions for individuals with complex needs relies on clear, detailed reporting standards.
Related Concept Videos
01:19Autism Spectrum Disorder
333
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
333
01:30Therapeutic Communication
5.3K
Communication is a lifelong learning process. Through therapeutic communication, nurses can collect relevant assessment data, provide education and counseling, and interact during nursing interventions. Sending and receiving messages occur through verbal and nonverbal communication techniques and can happen separately or simultaneously.
Verbal communication depends on language or a prescribed way of using words so that people can share information effectively. The critical aspects of verbal...
Verbal communication depends on language or a prescribed way of using words so that people can share information effectively. The critical aspects of verbal...
5.3K
01:24Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders
265
Treatment approaches for psychological disorders fall into three main categories: psychological, biological, and sociocultural. Each approach targets different aspects of mental health, requiring varying levels of education and training.
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
265
01:29Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions
2.4K
Creating and executing a nursing diagnosis helps nurses plan care and guide patient, family, and community interventions. They are developed based on a patient's physical evaluation and support measuring the outcomes. It is not recommended to select random interventions throughout the planning process. Instead, consider the following six essential factors when choosing interventions:
2.4K
01:30Community Based Intervention
94
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
94
01:26Modeling in Therapy
145
Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
145