A pilot community ‐based randomized comparison of speech generating devices and the picture exchange communication system for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

This study compared the effectiveness of a free and open ‐source app for teaching social and communicative behavior to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to traditional picture card approaches. Thirty‐five children with ASD were randomized to a picture card or app‐based intervention and both treatment approaches resulted in significant imp rovements in social and communicative behavior. These data indicated that both “high‐tech” and “low‐tech” interventions were effective for improving behavior and that there was not a significant difference between the two approaches.
Source: Autism Research - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research