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ERIC Number: EJ1115288
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Oct
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Promoting Expressive Language in Young Children with or At-Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Preschool Classroom
Lane, Justin D.; Shepley, Collin; Lieberman-Betz, Rebecca
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v46 n10 p3216-3231 Oct 2016
Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often demonstrate delays in expressive communication, impacting their ability to independently function in typical environments. Individuals with ASD who develop expressive language during early childhood experience better outcomes later in life; therefore, examination of naturalistic language interventions (NLIs) remain an important area of investigation. The current study used a multiple probe design across participants to examine the effects of a classroom-based NLI on various expressive language targets in three preschool-aged children demonstrating characteristics of ASD. Findings suggest the intervention had positive and maintained effects on trial-based use of language targets, as well as concomitant changes in commenting, requesting, and phrase complexity. Implications regarding implementation of NLIs within typical classroom play activities are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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