Alternative communication technologies for correcting speech impairment in children with autism spectrum disorders

In recent years, both in Russia and other countries, the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased. The most relevant but still little-studied is the problem of finding and using alternative technologies that could be efficient in educating and raising such children, incl...

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Main Authors: S.N. Komarova, I.A. Nigmatullina
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Language:English
Published: Kazan Federal University 2022-04-01
Series:Ученые записки Казанского университета: Серия Гуманитарные науки
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Online Access:https://kpfu.ru/uz-eng-hum-2022-1-2-3.html
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description In recent years, both in Russia and other countries, the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased. The most relevant but still little-studied is the problem of finding and using alternative technologies that could be efficient in educating and raising such children, including their speech habilitation. This article reviews the advances made by Russian and foreign researchers in using alternative communication technologies, as well as provides numerous examples of various modern alternative communication methods and how their systematic dosed use through verbal and non-verbal communication helps to correct many speech and communication-related problems faced by children diagnosed with ASD. The correlation and development of verbal and non-verbal means of communication are considered with an account of the historical context of their interaction. The possibility and appropriateness of using non-verbal communication for educating children having ASD are discussed. A classification of methods and means of alternative communication is introduced. Three systems of alternative communication (gestural, graphic (symbolic), and assistive (hardware and/or software)) are qualitatively described. Their potential for developing speech and communication skills in children with ASD is analyzed. Recommendations for choosing an appropriate means of communication based on the children's initial fine motor skills, primary communication skills (if any), level of visual perception, motivational factors, and interests are presented.
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spelling doaj-art-c262d624769848bfb46fa82641a24b442025-08-20T02:56:12ZengKazan Federal UniversityУченые записки Казанского университета: Серия Гуманитарные науки2541-77382500-21712022-04-011641-2415410.26907/2541-7738.2022.1-2.41-54Alternative communication technologies for correcting speech impairment in children with autism spectrum disordersS.N. Komarova0I.A. Nigmatullina1Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008 RussiaKazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008 RussiaIn recent years, both in Russia and other countries, the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased. The most relevant but still little-studied is the problem of finding and using alternative technologies that could be efficient in educating and raising such children, including their speech habilitation. This article reviews the advances made by Russian and foreign researchers in using alternative communication technologies, as well as provides numerous examples of various modern alternative communication methods and how their systematic dosed use through verbal and non-verbal communication helps to correct many speech and communication-related problems faced by children diagnosed with ASD. The correlation and development of verbal and non-verbal means of communication are considered with an account of the historical context of their interaction. The possibility and appropriateness of using non-verbal communication for educating children having ASD are discussed. A classification of methods and means of alternative communication is introduced. Three systems of alternative communication (gestural, graphic (symbolic), and assistive (hardware and/or software)) are qualitatively described. Their potential for developing speech and communication skills in children with ASD is analyzed. Recommendations for choosing an appropriate means of communication based on the children's initial fine motor skills, primary communication skills (if any), level of visual perception, motivational factors, and interests are presented.https://kpfu.ru/uz-eng-hum-2022-1-2-3.htmlautism spectrum disorderssystems and technologies of alternative communicationgesture systemgraphic systemassistive system
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Alternative communication technologies for correcting speech impairment in children with autism spectrum disorders
Ученые записки Казанского университета: Серия Гуманитарные науки
autism spectrum disorders
systems and technologies of alternative communication
gesture system
graphic system
assistive system
title Alternative communication technologies for correcting speech impairment in children with autism spectrum disorders
title_full Alternative communication technologies for correcting speech impairment in children with autism spectrum disorders
title_fullStr Alternative communication technologies for correcting speech impairment in children with autism spectrum disorders
title_full_unstemmed Alternative communication technologies for correcting speech impairment in children with autism spectrum disorders
title_short Alternative communication technologies for correcting speech impairment in children with autism spectrum disorders
title_sort alternative communication technologies for correcting speech impairment in children with autism spectrum disorders
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