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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu12832740432021-08-03T06:00:31Z Effects of selection-based versus topography-based communication training on the acquisition of mands by children with autism and multiple disabilities Tincani, Matthew J. <p>This study compared the effects of topography- and selection-based communication training on students with autism and multiple disabilities acquisition of mands, or requests for preferred items and activities. The study also examined the differential effects of each training modality on students' acquisition of vocal behavior. Subjects were four elementary school students with autism and multiple disabilities enrolled in a suburban public school.</p><p>Subjects participated in daily, one-to-one sessions with the experimenter lasting 30 to 45 minutes. A second trainer sat or stood behind the students to assist with prompting procedures. Subjects were taught to mand with sign language training (topography-based modality) and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) (Bondy & Frost, 2002) (selection-based modality). Training sessions involved discrete trial presentations of preferred items and systematic prompt fading procedures. Post-training sessions assessed students' preference of modality between sign language, picture exchange, and vocal behavior. Probes were also conducted to evaluate the generalization of learned mands to classroom teachers.</p><p>Mands, word vocalizations, and vocal approximations were measured during training, post-training, and generalization sessions. Data were analyzed as a percentage of independent responses. For one subject, sign language training produced a higher percentage of independent raands. PECS training produced a higher percentage of independent mands for the other subjects. Only two subjects emitted any vocal behavior during the study. Of these subjects, topography-based training produced a higher percentage of vocalizations. One subject demonstrated a marginal preference for topography-based communication, while another demonstrated a stronger preference for selection-based communication. Mands learned with the experimenter generalized to classroom teachers.</p><p>The results of the study suggest that benefits of topography and selection-based communication may vary as a function of individual student characteristics. However, further research is needed to determine the optimal procedures for teaching both modalities to students with communication difficulties.</p> 2002 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1283274043 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1283274043 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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Effects of selection-based versus topography-based communication training on the acquisition of mands by children with autism and multiple disabilities
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Effects of selection-based versus topography-based communication training on the acquisition of mands by children with autism and multiple disabilities
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Effects of selection-based versus topography-based communication training on the acquisition of mands by children with autism and multiple disabilities
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Effects of selection-based versus topography-based communication training on the acquisition of mands by children with autism and multiple disabilities
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Effects of selection-based versus topography-based communication training on the acquisition of mands by children with autism and multiple disabilities
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Effects of selection-based versus topography-based communication training on the acquisition of mands by children with autism and multiple disabilities
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effects of selection-based versus topography-based communication training on the acquisition of mands by children with autism and multiple disabilities
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The Ohio State University / OhioLINK
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2002
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