Is There a Role for Speech Output in Interventions for Persons with Autism?: A Review

Technological advances in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) have provided a "voice" to many persons through voice output communication aids and talking word processors. This voice has been hypothesized to have advantages over less expensive communication boards and tradition...

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Published in:Focus on autism and other developmental disabilities 2001-10, Vol.16 (3), p.170-178
Main Authors: Schlosser, Ralf W., Blischak, Doreen M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial Speech
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Autism
Communication Aids (for Disabled)
Elementary Secondary Education
Feasibility Studies
Individualized Instruction
Research and Development
Speech Synthesizers
Student Characteristics
Teaching Methods
Theory Practice Relationship
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Summary:Technological advances in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) have provided a "voice" to many persons through voice output communication aids and talking word processors. This voice has been hypothesized to have advantages over less expensive communication boards and traditional word processors. In our time, one of resource efficiency and evidence-based practices, it is essential to examine the evidence. This systematic review synthesizes theory and research on the use of speech output to determine the potential benefits of its use by persons with autism. Directions for future research are proposed, based on identified methodological and knowledge gaps.
ISSN:1088-3576
1538-4829
DOI:10.1177/108835760101600305