SynthesisClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2018
Instruments for augmentative and alternative communication for children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 37 citations in OpenAlex.
- XR-integrated brain-computer interfaces for augmentative and alternative communication: a systematic review.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2026Pooled it
- Parent-reported benefits, barriers, and experiences of augmentative and alternative communication use among children with autism in Nablus, Palestine: a cross-sectional study.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Using natural language processing to support digital communication in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.PloS one · 2026Article
- NovelFrontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Are minimally verbal autistic children's modality and form of communication associated with parent responsivity?Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2024Article
- Breaking Barriers-The Intersection of AI and Assistive Technology in Autism Care: A Narrative Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Review
- A Scoping Review of Studies on Assistive Technology Interventions and Their Impact on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Arab Countries.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Role of gastrointestinal health in managing children with autism spectrum disorder.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2023Review
- A Link between Mitochondrial Dysregulation and Idiopathic Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Alterations in Mitochondrial Respiratory Capacity and Membrane Potential.Current issues in molecular biology · 2021Article
- Stakeholder Perspectives to Support Graphical User Interface Design for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
New technologies designed to improve the communication of autistic children can also help to promote interaction processes and cognitive and social development. The aim of this study was to analyze the instruments used to improve the communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder. We searched the PubMed and Web of Science databases using the descriptors "autism", "Asperger", "education", "children" and "assistive technology" and selected articles that met the following inclusion criteria: (i) original research; (ii) written in English; (iii) based on participants with a primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; and (iv) tested an instrument designed to promote communication in children with autism spectrum disorder. Our search retrieved 811 articles, of which 34 met the inclusion criteria. Data on 26 instruments were extracted, and the measurement properties of the instruments were combined with information about their outcomes and presentation. The most commonly used interventions were the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children program and the Picture Exchange Communication System. The Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children program was shown to produce improvements in the communication skills, socialization and self-care skills of children with autism spectrum disorder. The Picture Exchange Communication System produced inconsistent results. The results of the identified studies confirm the significant importance of these instruments in improving the communicative process of autistic children.
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