Few studies have compared the efficacy of the Picture Exchange Communication System
(PECS) and iPads used as speech generating devices (SGDs), and none have targeted …

Background Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have limited or absent
speech and might therefore benefit from learning to use a speech-generating device (SGD) …

An online focus group was used to investigate the experiences of nine individuals with
cerebral palsy who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and social …

Purpose This study investigates the impact of a multicomponent intervention on the social
communication and engagement of preschool children with complex communication needs …

Objective: To compare how quickly children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) acquired
manual signs, picture exchange, and an iPad®/iPod®-based speech-generating device …

With technological advancement, digital play is increasingly popular as digital games
appeal to all ages but are particularly attractive to youths and children. It is useful to develop …

Research about the effectiveness of communicative supports and advances in photographic
technology has prompted changes in the way speech-language pathologists design and …

Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often require support both for learning
new skills and for communication. This study used a multiple baseline across activities …

This article explores the use of a mobile technology platform as experienced by people with
disability, their significant other and service providers. An interpretive qualitative study …

This study used a multiple baseline, single-subject research design to investigate the
efficacy of an iPad®-based speech-generating device (SGD). The iPad was equipped with …