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Increasing speech intelligibility in children with autism

R L Koegel1, S Camarata, L K Koegel

  • 1University of California, Santa Barbara, USA.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|July 10, 1998
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Naturalistic language teaching improved speech sound use in conversation for children with autism. This approach, unlike traditional methods, enhanced functional communication skills.

Area of Science:

  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Background:

  • Motivational variables in naturalistic teaching enhance language interventions for children with autism.
  • Previous research has not evaluated the impact of naturalistic approaches on speech intelligibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of a Naturalistic approach versus an Analog approach in improving speech sound production and functional use in children with autism.
  • To assess the impact of motivational variables within a naturalistic paradigm on speech intelligibility.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic comparison of two intervention conditions: Naturalistic (with motivational variables) and Analog (structured).
  • Speech sound targets were developmentally matched within and across conditions for each child.

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  • Intervention effectiveness was measured by correct production of target sounds and functional use in conversation.

    • Main Results:

    • Both Naturalistic and Analog approaches increased correct production of target speech sounds under certain conditions.
    • Functional use of target speech sounds in conversation was observed exclusively with the Naturalistic intervention.
    • The study highlights the importance of specific motivational variables in promoting conversational speech improvements.

    Conclusions:

    • Naturalistic language teaching, incorporating motivational variables, is more effective than Analog approaches for improving functional speech sound use in children with autism.
    • Motivational components are pivotal for enhancing speech intelligibility and conversational skills.
    • Future research should explore these pivotal variables further to optimize interventions for autistic children.