Effectiveness of assistive technology in enhancing language skills for children with autism

Fteiha, Mohammad Ali

doi:10.1080/20473869.2015.1136129

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“…Nine studies were randomized 15 , 16 , 18 , 23 , 24 , 26 , 27 , 31 , 37 , and six were longitudinal 11 , 12 , 17 , 25 , 33 , 36 . A total of 768 people with ASD participated in the studies.…”

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“…In the study by Fteiha 27 , the PECS was compared with two other electronic devices (Language Master and the CompuThera program), and the results indicated that these devices produced higher scores for language skills than the PECS.…”

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“…Language Master: Language Master was an electronic device used by Fteiha 27 ; it used cards to record a brief verbal message, which could be accompanied by audiovisual cues such as photos, words or PCS. In the same study, the CompuThera program , which consists of software used to develop reading skills in autistic children was evaluated.…”

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“…Nonrandomization of subjects 25 and the fact that the evaluators were not blinded completely was reported in some studies 24 , 25 . Some of the studies did not explicitly report limitations 15 , 16 , 18 , 21 , 22 , 27 , 31-35 , 37 , 61 , 63 , 72 ,.…”

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Instruments for augmentative and alternative communication for children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

Antão¹,

Oliveira²,

Barbosa³

et al. 2018

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New technologies designed to improve the communication of autistic children can also help to promote interaction processes and cognitive and social development. The aim of this study was to analyze the instruments used to improve the communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder. We searched the PubMed and Web of Science databases using the descriptors “autism”, “Asperger”, “education”, “children” and “assistive technology” and selected articles that met the following inclusion criteria: (i) original research; (ii) written in English; (iii) based on participants with a primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; and (iv) tested an instrument designed to promote communication in children with autism spectrum disorder. Our search retrieved 811 articles, of which 34 met the inclusion criteria. Data on 26 instruments were extracted, and the measurement properties of the instruments were combined with information about their outcomes and presentation. The most commonly used interventions were the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children program and the Picture Exchange Communication System. The Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children program was shown to produce improvements in the communication skills, socialization and self-care skills of children with autism spectrum disorder. The Picture Exchange Communication System produced inconsistent results. The results of the identified studies confirm the significant importance of these instruments in improving the communicative process of autistic children.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Instruments for augmentative and alternative communication for children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

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Oliveira²,

Barbosa³

et al. 2018

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“…The total number of participants for studies in this area of research was 539. Most of the studies investigated the impact of intervention strategies on improving social and communicational skills of Arabic children with ASD (Al-Shammar et al 2010;Alshurman and Alsreaa 2015;Al zyoudi et al 2015;Fteiha 2016). For instance, Fteiha (2016) examined the effects of assistive technology on improving communication skills of children with autism (n = 12) who were randomly assigned to either experimental groups or a control group (n = 4 per group).…”

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A Systematic Scoping Review of Social, Educational, and Psychological Research on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Family Members in Arab Countries and Cultures

Alallawi

Hastings

Gray

2020

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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Cultural dimensions of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are relatively unexplored in the research literature. The current study is a systematic scoping review describing social, educational, and psychological research focused on individuals with ASD and their family members in Arab countries and cultures. Seventy studies met eligibility criteria. Most of the studies were from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon. Most of the identified research addressed three major domains: the prevalence of ASD and diagnosis issues, the experiences and outcomes for Arab caregivers of individuals with ASD, and social and communication behaviour of Arab individuals with ASD. There were significant gaps in research evidence base, including research on interventions and on ASD services. Overall, the included research was appraised as being of weak quality.

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Communication interventions for autism spectrum disorder in minimally verbal children

Brignell

Chenausky

Song

et al. 2018

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) has an estimated prevalence of around 1.7% of the population. People with ASD o en also have language di iculties, and about 25% to 30% of children with ASD either fail to develop functional language or are minimally verbal. The ability to communicate e ectively is an essential life skill, and di iculties with communication can have a range of adverse outcomes, including poorer academic achievement, behavioural di iculties and reduced quality of life. Historically, most studies have investigated communication interventions for ASD in verbal children. We cannot assume the same interventions will work for minimally verbal children with ASD. ObjectivesTo assess the e ects of communication interventions for ASD in minimally verbal children. Search methodsWe searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE and Embase as well as 12 other databases and three trials registers in November 2017. We also checked the reference lists of all included studies and relevant reviews, contacting experts in the field as well as authors of identified studies about other potentially relevant ongoing and unpublished studies. Selection criteriaRandomised controlled trials (RCTs) of communication-focused interventions for children (under 12 years of age) diagnosed with ASD and who are minimally verbal (fewer than 30 functional words or unable to use speech alone to communicate), compared with no treatment, wait-list control or treatment as usual. Data collection and analysisWe used standard Cochrane methodological procedures. Communication interventions for autism spectrum disorder in minimally verbal children (Review)

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Effectiveness of assistive technology in enhancing language skills for children with autism

Cited by 19 publications

References 18 publications

Instruments for augmentative and alternative communication for children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

Instruments for augmentative and alternative communication for children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

A Systematic Scoping Review of Social, Educational, and Psychological Research on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Family Members in Arab Countries and Cultures

Communication interventions for autism spectrum disorder in minimally verbal children

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