Although it is still early to draw a conclusion , available studies are showing promise for use of mobile device apps for treatment of individuals with ASD .
OBJECTIVE The current study was performed to assess the evidence for effects of therapeutic intervention with mobile device applications ( apps ) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) .
A pilot community‐based randomized comparison of speech generating devices and the picture exchange communication system for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
A pilot community‐based r and omized controlled trial was conducted to compare the effects of the Picture Exchange Communication System ( PECS ) to a teaching sequence using a high‐tech Speech Generating Device ( SGD ) to teach social communication behaviors . The two approaches were compared to evaluate the effectiveness of the newer , more high‐tech intervention using technology to improve social and communicative behavior of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder . A total of 35 school‐age children were r and omized to either a high‐tech ( SGD device ) or low‐tech ( PECS cards ) form of Augmentative and Alternative Communication ( AAC ) . Study participants received 4 months of communication training delivered in their classrooms , and the primary outcome measures of the trial were several functional communication skills emphasized in the PECS teaching sequence . Results indicated that both high‐tech and low‐tech AAC approaches result ed in significant improvements in communication , and that these improvements did not differ significantly between the two approaches . These findings support the use of high‐tech AAC , and highlight the need for evidence ‐based guidelines for its use as well as evaluation with individuals with a range impairments and disabilities . Autism Research 2018 , 11 : 1701–1711 . © 2018 International Society for Autism Research , Wiley Periodicals ,
Although it is still early to draw a conclusion , available studies are showing promise for use of mobile device apps for treatment of individuals with ASD .
OBJECTIVE The current study was performed to assess the evidence for effects of therapeutic intervention with mobile device applications ( apps ) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) .