Effects of Symbol, Referent, and Instructional Variables on the Acquisition of Aided and Unaided Symbols by Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Koul, Rajinder K.; Schlosser, Ralf W.; Sancibrian, Sherry

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ERIC Number: EJ634887

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Publication Date: 2001

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Effects of Symbol, Referent, and Instructional Variables on the Acquisition of Aided and Unaided Symbols by Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Koul, Rajinder K.; Schlosser, Ralf W.; Sancibrian, Sherry

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v16 n3 p162-69 Fall 2001

This article reviews research on the role of symbolic, referent, and instructional variables on the acquisition of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) symbols by individuals with autism and severe speech and language impairments. Two vignettes illustrate findings of the review. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Children, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Instructional Design, Language Impairments, Speech Impairments, Symbolic Language, Symbolic Learning, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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