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ERIC Number: EJ1087472
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Feb
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0265-6590
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Parent-Implemented Hanen Program "More than Words" in Angelman Syndrome: A Case Study
de Carlos Isla, Mercedes; Fortea, Inmaculada Baixauli
Child Language Teaching and Therapy, v32 n1 p35-51 Feb 2016
Children with Angelman syndrome (AS) exhibit significant social, communicative and cognitive difficulties. The aim of this case study was to describe the profile of communicative abilities of a child with AS, before and after the implementation of the Hanen program "More than Words" (MTW). Additionally, changes on the language directed at her in spontaneous interactions were analysed. Advances were observed regarding the quantity and quality of communicative acts displayed by the child, both in natural interactions and through the use of standardized instruments. Moreover, a different rate of development was noted, when comparing two time periods (with and without MTW intervention). Linguistic input provided by the mother also exhibited some variations after treatment. Our findings suggest that MTW could be a promising approach to use with the communicative challenges experienced by AS children. Further research is needed to add more evidence about the suitability of the MTW program for AS individuals.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales; Battelle Developmental Inventory
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