Analysis of the use of the speech generating device: opening paths in the communication of children with autism
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Complex Communication NeedsAbstract
This study aimed to analyze the use of the speech generating device as an alternative communication resource, showing the effects of its use on the communicative behavior of three children diagnosed with autism and complex communication needs, each being accompanied in a type of environment: school, family and therapeutic. This investigation adopted a quasi-experimental design of type A-B (A: baseline; B: intervention) where 20 sessions of care were provided to each of the participants. The results revealed that two children began to express themselves verbally by combining concrete and abstract symbols; and another enhanced their communicative skills beyond simple gestures and vocalizations. The study also suggests that exploratory movement in this type of resource can be a precursor to the development of functional language, an exercise in babbling compared to children with neurotypical development without communication difficulties. It is concluded that the use of the device is very promising when we think about a resource that can support the communication of people who have difficulties in this area.
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