Evidence-Based Practice and Research Support for the Use of Speech Generating Devices as a Functional Communication Mode for Individuals With Autism

No AccessPerspectives on Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationArticle1 Aug 2007Evidence-Based Practice and Research Support for the Use of Speech Generating Devices as a Functional Communication Mode for Individuals With Autism Maureen M. Schepis Maureen M. Schepis Private Practice (Applied Behavioral Consultant)Morganton, NC Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.1044/aac16.2.18 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In References Dattilo, J., & Camarata. (1991). Facilitating conversation through self-initiated augmentative communication treatment.Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 369–378. CrossrefGoogle Scholar Durand, V. M. (1999). Functional communication training using assistive devices: Effects on challenging behavior and affect.Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 9, 168–176. Google Scholar McGregor, G., Young, J., Gerak, J., Thomas, B., & Vogelsberg, R.T. (1992). Increasing functional use of an assistive communication device by a student with severe disabilities.Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 8, 243–249. CrossrefGoogle Scholar Mirenda, P. (2003). Toward functional augmentative and alternative communication for students with autism: Manual signs, graphic symbols, and voice output communication aids.Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, 34, 203–216. ASHAWireGoogle Scholar National Joint Committee for the Communicative Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities. (1992). Guidelines for meeting the communicative needs of persons with severe disabilities.Asha, 34 (March, Supp. 7), 1–8. Google Scholar Schepis, M. M., & Reid, D. H. (2003). Issues affecting staff enhancement of speech-generating device use among people with severe cognitive disabilities.Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 19(1), 59–65. Google Scholar Schepis, M. M., & Reid, D. H. (1995). Effects of a voice output communication aid on interactions between support personnel and an individual with multiple disabilities.Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 28, 73–77. CrossrefGoogle Scholar Schepis, M. M., Reid, D.H., & Behrmann, M. M. (1996). Acquisition and functional use of voice output communication by persons with profound multiple disabilities.Behavior Modification, 20, 451–468. Google Scholar Schepis, M. M., Reid, D. H., & Behrmann, M. M., & Sutton, K. A. (1998). Increasing communicative interactions of young children with autism using a voice output communication aid and naturalistic teaching.Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31, 561–578. CrossrefGoogle Scholar Schlosser, R. W. (2003). Roles of speech output in augmentative and alternative communication: Narrative review.Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 19, 5–27. Google Scholar Sigafoos, J., Didden, R., & O'Reilly, M. (2003). Effects of speech output on maintenance of requesting and frequency of vocalizations in three children with developmental disabilities.Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 19(1) 37–47. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar Soto, G., Belfiore, P. J., Schlosser, R. W., & Haynes, C. (1993). Teaching specific requests: A comparative analysis on skill acquisition and preference using two augmentative and alternative communication aids.Education and Treatment in Mental Retardation, 2, 169–178. Google Scholar Additional Resources FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 16Issue 2August 2007Pages: 18-21 Get Permissions Add to your Mendeley library History Published in issue: Aug 1, 2007 Metrics Topicsasha-topicsasha-sigsasha-article-typesCopyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2007 American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationPDF downloadLoading ...