@article{146e7708490a4ceaadc6c45984fac879,
title = "Effects of a Literacy Feature in an Augmentative and Alternative Communication App on Single-Word Reading of Individuals with Severe Autism Spectrum Disorders",
abstract = "The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app with transition to literacy (T2L) software features (i.e., dynamic text and speech output upon selection of a graphic symbol within the grid display) on the acquisition of 12 personally relevant single words for individuals with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who had minimal or no speech. The study implemented a single-subject, multiple-probe, across word sets design with four participants. All four participants in this study demonstrated increased accuracy reading targeted single words and results from this study provide preliminary evidence that the T2L features can positively affect the single-word learning of individuals with ASD who have minimal speech and limited literacy skills.",
author = "Jessica Caron and Janice Light and David McNaughton",
note = "Funding Information: The authors would like to offer their gratitude and thanks to the participants who contributed their time. The authors would like to thank Saltillo for the realization of the T2L software features for evaluation and for the loan of the AAC equipment. The authors would like to acknowledge Emily Curtin and Clark Knudtson for their contributions to the project. The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: The contents of this paper were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant # 90RE5017). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this paper do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s) 2021.",
year = "2021",
month = mar,
doi = "10.1177/1540796921992123",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "46",
pages = "18--34",
journal = "Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities",
issn = "1540-7969",
publisher = "Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps",
number = "1",
}