Transferring AAC intervention to the home

Author： Sigafoos J O'Reilly MF Seely-York S Weru J Son SH Green VA Lancioni GE

ISSN： 1464-5165

Source： Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.26, Iss.21-22, 2004-01, pp. : 1330-1334

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Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the acquisition of AAC skills during an initial clinical trial and assess subsequent transfer of the training to the home setting.Method: A 12-year-old male with autism was first seen in a clinical setting to establish the use of a voice-output communication device. After learning to use the device to request access to preferred objects in the clinical trial, the intervention was transferred to the home. Follow-up with the parent was conducted via e-mail and telephone. Videotapes were made of initial home-based sessions to enable evaluation of the participant's progress.Results: The programme was successful in teaching the participant to use a portable AAC device to make requests during the clinical trial and then in two home-based activities.Conclusion: An initial clinical trial with follow-up support for parents may be an efficient method for beginning AAC intervention and transferring the training procedures to the home setting.