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Communication intervention for persons with severe and profound disabilities

J Reichle1, K Feeley, S Johnston

  • 1University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Clinics in Communication Disorders
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Early communication intervention for severe disabilities is shifting towards pragmatic, interaction-focused strategies. Research highlights the need for better maintenance and generalization of learned communicative behaviors in inclusive settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Special Education
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Historically, communication intervention for severe disabilities began after intentional behavior emerged.
  • A paradigm shift is occurring, moving from semantic to pragmatic, interaction-focused intervention logic.
  • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) offers simple strategies for environmental control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the shift towards earlier communication intervention for individuals with severe to profound disabilities.
  • To address challenges in maintaining and generalizing communicative behaviors.
  • To identify best practices for inclusive educational settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current intervention strategies and research trends.

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  • Analysis of the social functions of communicative behaviors.
  • Examination of the effectiveness of AAC options.

    • Main Results:

    • Intervention is increasingly focused on earlier stages and pragmatic skills.
    • Demonstrating long-term maintenance and generalization of communicative behaviors remains a challenge.
    • There is a need for improved preparation of educators for inclusive placements.

    Conclusions:

    • Early, pragmatic communication intervention is crucial for individuals with severe disabilities.
    • Further research is needed on maintenance, generalization, and social validity in regular classrooms.
    • Developing comprehensive curricula from non-intentional to effusive communication is essential.