Objective: The current review synthesizes communication intervention studies that involved
the use of speech-generating devices (SGD) for children with autism. Methods: Twenty-three …

The purposes of this review were to (a) use meta-analytic procedures to examine the
effectiveness of single-case AAC intervention research on challenging behaviors exhibited …

For people with severe/profound and multiple disabilities, managing the basic necessities of
daily life often poses myriad challenges. Despite great odds, advances in assistive …

The purpose of this scoping review was to (a) map the research evidence on the
effectiveness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions using …

The iPad® with the Proloquo2Go™ application is designed to function as a speech-
generating device (SGD). This study evaluates whether children with autism spectrum …

Deficits in communication in people with disabilities are a major cause of challenging
behaviors. Functional communication training (FCT) is one treatment developed to address …

This study investigated the effects of a functional communication training intervention
consisting of systematic prompting and natural reinforcement on the challenging behaviors …

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to summarize single-case intervention studies in
which Functional Communication Training (FCT) involving augmentative and alternative …

Background Aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions have
been shown to be effective in teaching children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to …

Background The use of technology to assist in the communication, socialization, language,
and motor skills of children with Down's syndrome (DS) is required. The aim of this study …