Communication Modality Decisions for Individuals with ASD

• By: Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Jennifer Labowitz, MS, NCSP, BCBA Melmark
• April 1st, 2019
• ABA, assessment, communication, independence, intervention, language, PECS, self-determination, sign language, speech generation, spring 2019 issue
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have complex needs, and their challenges include social deficits, communication difficulties, and behavioral challenges (APA, 2017). The needs of individuals with ASD necessitate the expertise of several professions, including behavior analysis and...