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Sterrett, Kyle; Holbrook, Alison; Landa, Rebecca; Kaiser, Ann; Kasari, Connie – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2023
The use of speech-generating devices (SGD) in early interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can improve communication and spoken language outcomes. The purpose of this study was to describe children's responsiveness to SGD input modeled by a social partner during adult-child play interactions over a 24-week intervention…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Interaction, Intervention, Program Effectiveness
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Chang, Ya-Chih; Shih, Wendy; Kasari, Connie – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
Children begin to show preferences for specific playmates as early as the first 2?years of life. Children with autism spectrum disorder have difficulty making friends, even in elementary and middle school. However, very little is known about earlier friendships in children with autism such as preschool friendships. This study examined friendships…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Preschool Children, Friendship