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Using Technology-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication to Develop Adaptive Behavior in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders – An Intervention Program

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Individuals with autism face lots of difficulties in developing their communication skills, which affect their socialization while also increase their challenged behavior. Consequently, many individuals with autism are candidates for Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems (AAC) which will enable them communicate their needs and feelings, and thus to diminish their maladaptive behavior. The present study explored the impact of using an AAC software to develop communication and socialization skills in a boy with autism in the context of an intervention program. Additionally, it was aimed to improve his adaptive behavior by diminishing his maladaptive behavior that could be a result of the boy’s inability to communicate his needs. Initial and final assessments conducted using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition (VABS-II). The intervention program was based on the AAC technological tool GRID 3. The results showed that the boy’s communication and socialization skills were improved, while his maladaptive behavior was reduced as a result of his ability to communicate his needs more successfully.

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Koustriava, E., Koutsmani, M. (2023). Using Technology-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication to Develop Adaptive Behavior in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders – An Intervention Program. In: Antona, M., Stephanidis, C. (eds) Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. HCII 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14020. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35681-0_39

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