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The Effects of Picture Exchange Communication System Training on the Communication Behaviors of Young Children with Autism or Severe Language Disabilities
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Welch, Angela
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http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1281125104
Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2010, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, EDU Physical Activity and Educational Services.
Abstract
Difficulties with communication, including impaired oral language and social relationships, are diagnostic characteristics of autism (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). The Picture Exchange Communication System was developed as an alternative for those with limited verbal skills, including people with autism, to communicate (Bondy & Frost 1994, 2001, 2002). Previous research has demonstrated its effectiveness with preschool children (Charlop-Christy, Carpenter, Loc, Leblanc, & Kellet, 2002; Frea, Arnold, & Vittimberga, 2001; Ganz, Parker, & Benson, 2009; Ganz & Simpson, 2004; Jurgens, Anderson, & Moore, 2009). A changing criterion design was used to examine the effects of PECS training on three young children with disabilities who were non-verbal and attended a preschool classroom. Two out of three of the children emitted independent picture exchanges in Phase 1 post-training probes. Time allowed for one participant to begin Phase 2 training, but he did not demonstrate independent picture exchanges. In contrast to previous research, the participants in this study failed to reach mastery due to several possible confounding variables. Limitations, directions for future research, and implications for practitioners will be discussed.
Committee
Sheila Alber-Morgan, PhD (Advisor)
Diane Sainato, PhD (Committee Member)
Pages
159 p.
Subject Headings
Behaviorial Sciences
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Communication
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Education
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Elementary Education
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Preschool Education
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Special Education
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Speech Therapy
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Teaching
Keywords
autism
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Picture Exchange Communication System
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communication
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Welch, A. (2010).
The Effects of Picture Exchange Communication System Training on the Communication Behaviors of Young Children with Autism or Severe Language Disabilities
[Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1281125104
APA Style (7th edition)
Welch, Angela.
The Effects of Picture Exchange Communication System Training on the Communication Behaviors of Young Children with Autism or Severe Language Disabilities.
2010. Ohio State University, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1281125104.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Welch, Angela. "The Effects of Picture Exchange Communication System Training on the Communication Behaviors of Young Children with Autism or Severe Language Disabilities." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1281125104
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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