Introduction The literature indicates that few studies have been conducted with persons visual impairments (that is, those who are blind or low vision) concerning mobile application “app” usage. current study explores the use of apps this population globally. Methods A total 259 participants completed an online survey. Descriptive statistics and bivariate tests were used to examine associations between demographic characteristics app use. Results rated special as useful (95.4%) accessible...

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a picture-based communication strategy used to teach skills persons with developmental disabilities including autism. This article systematically reviews 13 published single-subject studies examine the effectiveness of PECS, effects PECS on speech and problem behaviors, generalization beyond training conditions, social validity intervention. The authors also calculated percentage nonoverlapping data points for all participants quantify,...

Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and/or developmental disabilities are unable to meet their daily communication needs speech alone. These individuals considered potential candidates for speech-generating devices (SGDs) and mobile technologies AAC-specific applications. The purpose of this study was determine the effectiveness systematic instruction on teaching multistep requesting skills using an iPad loaded Proloquo2Go ASD other disabilities. participants in were four...

Abstract This study was conducted to decrease vocal stereotypy in a student with autism. Results of functional analysis indicated that maintained by automatic reinforcement. We used the Response Interruption and Redirection (RIRD; Ahearn, Clark, & McDonald, 2007 ) strategy behavior. An ABAB design used. RIRD intervention successfully reduced target are discussed implications for practice provided. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.

This multiple baseline study investigated to what extent individuals with autism would learn operate a speech generating device (SGD) request preferred object by observing video model. The intervention consisted of each participant viewing 10- to15-s model that demonstrated the requesting using SGD. Baseline, and generalisation were all implemented within public school, special education classroom. After model, two participants displayed ability items SGD without prompting or cues. However,...

Objective: Tablets have successfully been used with individuals autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities to request preferred items, label objects, share information, engage in social interactions. However, there are limited data on the efficacy of utilizing such devices teach multistep social-communication skills. Method: We nonconcurrent multiple baseline design across behaviors examine effectiveness systematic instruction teaching skills using an iPad® loaded...

ABSTRACT The authors investigated the effectiveness of using high-preference (high-p) mathematics tasks for increasing task initiation low-preference (low-p) with a 13-year-old middle school student autism. They used an ABAB design to determine high-p comply low-p tasks. Results indicated that took less time initiate problems were preceded by problems. This study extends literature on techniques enhance academic compliance behaviors students discuss results and future implications.

Mobile phones/devices are an important part of our daily lives for sighted people and those with visual impairment (VI) in India. This study explores how Indian university students use perceive mobile apps identify the challenges their usage. A paper-based survey was administered 124 college who were legally blind. The had items relating to sociodemographic information, devices apps, specifically designed persons VI. Results show that, on average, participants VI have been using a device...

This study was conducted to increase peer-to-peer social skills using direct instruction of two elementary students diagnosed with autism. Two participants and a peer were trained initiate, share respond each other the peer. A multiple-baseline design across used determine effects strategy. Results indicated increased initiations in both sharing behaviours one participants, but no increases responses participants. Implications for practitioners future researchers are discussed.

Introduction The study presented here explored the relationship between computer and Internet use performance on standardized tests by secondary school students with visual impairments. Methods With data retrieved from first three waves (2001–05) of National Longitudinal Transition Study–2, correlational focused a primary disability impairment who were capable taking tests. unweighted sample sizes ranged 210 to 280. relationships using for homework students’ synonyms antonyms, comprehension...

Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulties in communication that limit their opportunities to participate daily living and educational activities. Augmentative alternative is one of the strategies used strengthen skills students limited skills. ASD commonly use handheld devices for communication. This article provides guidelines special education teachers support implementation tablet-based speech-generating classrooms. These may help through process creating a student’s...