Using a Voice Output Communication Aid to Facilitate Language Development in Young Children With Autism Disorders
Using a Voice Output Communication Aid to Facilitate Language Development in Young Children With Autism Disorders
It was proposed that in order to teach these children to use a Voice Output Communication Aid (VOCA), it should be introduced through a play-based situation using parents as the primary interventionist.
The research will test the effectiveness of using the communication board to improve the frequency of communication and social engagement for these children, and the level or sophistication of that engagement. The study will test the effectiveness of using the communication board in a variety of settings and a variety of practitioners. The study will have sites in and near Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Inclusion Criteria:
Criteria for inclusion included a diagnosis of autism and agreement of the parents to participate and use the VOCA at home.
Exclusion Criteria:
Not diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder