Impact of PECS tablet computer app on receptive identification of pictures given a verbal stimulus. (14th August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ganz, Jennifer B.; Hong, Ee Rea; Goodwyn, Fara; Kite, Elizabeth; Gilliland, Whitney
• Is Part Of: Developmental neurorehabilitation. Volume 18:Number 2(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 87
• Publication Date: 2013-08-14
• Subjects: Augmentative and alternative communication -- autism -- complex communication needs -- iPad -- iPod -- receptive communication; Children with disabilities -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Developmentally disabled children -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 615.542
• DOI: 10.3109/17518423.2013.821539
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-8423

Abstract

Abstract: Objective : The purpose of this brief report was to determine the effect on receptive identification of photos of a tablet computer-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system with voice output. Methods : A multiple baseline single-case experimental design across vocabulary words was implemented. One participant, a preschool-aged boy with autism and little intelligible verbal language, was included in the study. Results : Although a functional relation between the intervention and the dependent variable was not established, the intervention did appear to result in mild improvement for two of the three vocabulary words selected. Conclusion : The authors recommend further investigations of the collateral impacts of AAC on skills other than expressive language.