Journal article
Predictors of Expressive Language Change for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Receiving AAC-Infused Comprehensive Intervention
Journal of autism and developmental disorders, v 50(1), pp 278-291
01 Jan 2020
PMID: 31621021
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Abstract
Comprehensive interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often incorporate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC); however, variability in outcomes exists even among children who access similar intervention. This study investigated predictors of expressive language change for 48 children with ASD aged 31 to 67 months receiving AAC-infused intervention. The relationships between participants' initial responses to AAC and expressive language change were examined. Commonly reported predictors (IQ, chronological age, ASD symptomatology) did not significantly predict expressive language change. AAC factors (visual attention, object play, word learning) entered at Step 2 of a hierarchical multiple regression, explained an additional 42% of the variance. The findings provide preliminary data on child characteristics associated with expressive language changes within AAC-infused comprehensive interventions.
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- Title
- Predictors of Expressive Language Change for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Receiving AAC-Infused Comprehensive Intervention
- Creators
- Veronica Rose - Griffith UniversityJessica Paynter - Griffith UniversityGiacomo Vivanti - Drexel UniversityDeb Keen - Griffith UniversityDavid Trembath - Griffith University
- Publication Details
- Journal of autism and developmental disorders, v 50(1), pp 278-291
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 14
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000490649900002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85074609254
- Other Identifier
- 991019169574004721
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- Domestic collaboration
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- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Developmental