DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/parole.v12i2.198-205

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Children's Language and Communication

Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia

Received: 20 Jun 2022; Published: 11 Nov 2022.
Open Access Copyright (c) 2022 PAROLE: Journal of Linguistics and Education under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0.

Citation Format:
Abstract

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is an expressive and receptive method of communication that helps in developing language and communication skills for people with speech and/or language impairment.   Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) children who lack communication can improve functional communication by personalizing AAC intervention. This paper is based on literature to promote AAC interventions to enhance English language acquisition in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children. This paper also explores how multimodal and naturalistic AAC benefit ASD children's communicative and language skills. Recommended herewith is to personalize AAC intervention based on children's mental and physical condition and their needs, skills, and social environment's priority.

Fulltext View|Download Email colleagues
Keywords: AAC; ASD; language, communication

Article Metrics:

Article Info
Section: Research Article
Language : EN
Most cited articles
Back Matter Illocution on Speech Acts of Foreign Students in Indonesian Learning Back Matter COGNITIVISM AND ITS IMPLICATION IN THE SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING Frontmatter More cited articles
  1. Almurashi, H., Bouaziz, R., Alharthi, W., Al-Sarem, M., Hadwan, M., & Kammoun, S. (2022). Augmented Reality, Serious Games and Picture Exchange Communication System for People with ASD: Systematic Literature Review and Future Directions. Sensors, 22(3), 1–47. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22031250
  2. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5. American Psychiatric Association. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-8166(95)80062-X
  3. Bedwani, M. A. N., Bruck, S., & Costley, D. (2015). Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Evidence-Based Evaluation of the Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP) Programme. Cogent Education, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2015.1045807
  4. Bondy, A. (2019). Issues Related to AAC and SGD Use by Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3(4), 352–362. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41252-019-00127-9
  5. Brignell, A., Song, H., Zhu, J., Suo, C., & Morgan, A. T. (2016). Communication interventions for autism spectrum disorder in minimally verbal children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(11). https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012324.pub2
  6. Chavers, T., Cheng, C., & Koul, R. (2022). Dynamic Augmentative and Alternative Communication Displays for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: a Review. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 0123456789. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-022-00246-4
  7. Ganz, J. B., Hong, E. R., Leuthold, E., & Yllades, V. (2019). Naturalistic Augmentative and Alternative Communication Instruction for Practitioners and Individuals With Autism. Intervention in School and Clinic, 55(1), 58–64
  8. Ganz, J. B., Rispoli, M. J., Mason, R. A., & Hong, E. R. (2014). Moderation of effects of AAC based on setting and types of aided AAC on outcome variables: An aggregate study of single-case research with individuals with ASD. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 17(3), 184–192. https://doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2012.748097
  9. Gonçalves, C. W. P., Richa, R. A., & Bo, A. P. L. (2022). Tracking and Classification of Head Movement for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems. Sensors, 22(2), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22020435
  10. Gregg, K. (2017). Communication Disorders and Challenging Behaviors: Supporting Children's Functional Communication Goals in the Classroom. Early Childhood Education Journal, 45(4), 445–452. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-016-0789-7
  11. Holyfield, C., Caron, J., Light, J., & McNaughton, D. (2019). Effect of Video Embedded with Hotspots with Dynamic Text on Single-Word Recognition by Children with Multiple Disabilities. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 31(6), 727–740. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-019-09673-5
  12. Khowaja, K., Al-Thani, D., Hassan, A. O., Shah, A., & Salim, S. S. (2020). Mobile Augmented Reality App for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to Learn Vocabulary (MARVoc): From the Requirement Gathering to Its Initial Evaluation. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 12211 LNCS(July), 424–437. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50164-8_31
  13. King, M. L., Takeguchi, K., Barry, S. E., Rehfeldt, R. A., Boyer, V. E., & Mathews, T. L. (2014). Evaluation of the iPad in the Acquisition of Requesting Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8(9), 1107–1120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2014.05.011
  14. Krashen, S. (1982). Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition. In Pergamon. Pergamon Press Inc. https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543033001038
  15. Krashen, S. (1989). Language Acquisition and Language Education - Extensions and Applications. In Prentice Hall International. Prentice Hall International
  16. Light, J., Barwise, A., Gardner, A. M., & Flynn, M. (2021). Personalized Early AAC Intervention to Build Language and Literacy Skills: A Case Study of a 3-Year-Old with Complex Communication Needs. Topics in Language Disorders, 41(3), 209–231. https://doi.org/10.1097/TLD.0000000000000254
  17. Light, J., McNaughton, D., & Caron, J. (2019). New and Emerging AAC Technology Supports for Children with Complex Communication Needs and their Communication Partners: State of the Science and Future Research Directions. AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 35(1), 26–41. https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2018.1557251
  18. Light, J., Wilkinson, K. M., Thiessen, A., Beukelman, D. R., & Fager, S. K. (2019). Designing Effective AAC Displays for Individuals with Developmental or Acquired Disabilities: State of the Science and Future Research Directions. AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 35(1), 42–55. https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2018.1558283
  19. Mohamad Nor, N., & Rashid, R. A. (2018). A Review of Theoretical Perspectives on Language Learning and Acquisition. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences, 39(1), 161–167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjss.2017.12.012
  20. Padmadewi, N. N., & Artini, L. P. (2017). Teaching English to a Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Regular Classroom in Indonesia. International Journal of Instruction, 10(3), 159–176. https://doi.org/10.12973/iji.2017.10311a
  21. Roche, L., Sigafoos, J., & Trembath, D. (2020). Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention for People With Angelman Syndrome: a Systematic Review. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 7(1), 28–34. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-020-00187-w
  22. Sennott, S. C., & Mason, L. H. (2016). AAC Modeling with the iPad during Shared Storybook Reading Pilot Study. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 37(4), 242–254. https://doi.org/10.1177/1525740115601643
  23. Simbolon, C. G., Putro, J. D., & Alhamdani, M. R. (2020). Autis Center dengan Pendekatan Healing Environment. JMARS: Jurnal Mosaik Arsitektur, 8(2), 505. https://doi.org/10.26418/jmars.v8i2.42388
  24. Syriopoulou-Delli, C. K., & Eleni, G. (2021). Effectiveness of Different Types of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Improving Communication Skills and in Enhancing the Vocabulary of Children with ASD: a Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-021-00269-4
  25. Thaís, R., Barbosa, D. A., Souza, A., Oliveira, B. De, Yohanna, J., Lima, F. De, Crocetta, T. B., Guarnieri, R., Pedrozo, T., Antunes, C., Arab, C., Massetti, T., Bezerra, M. P., Bandeira de Mello Monteiro, C., & de Abreu, L. C. (2018). Augmentative and alternative communication in children with Down ’ s syndrome : a systematic review. BMC Pediatrics, 18(1), 1–16
  26. UNESCO. (2016). Education 2030 - Incheon Declaration Framework for Action for the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 4. http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0024/002456/245656E.pdf
  27. van Grunsven, J., & Roeser, S. (2022). AAC Technology, Autism, and the Empathic Turn. Social Epistemology, 36(1), 95–110. https://doi.org/10.1080/02691728.2021.1897189
  28. World Health Organization, -. (2022). Autism. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/autism-spectrum-disorders
  29. Zohoorian, Z., Zeraatpishe, M., & Matin sadr, N. (2021). Effectiveness of the Picture Exchange Communication System in Teaching English Vocabulary in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A single-subject study. Cogent Education, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2021.1892995

Last update:

  1. Teacher perspectives on the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems for learners with complex communication needs

    Sondaha Petrus Mudau, Dumisani Russel Nzima. South African Journal of Education, 43 (4), 2023. doi: 10.15700/saje.v43n4a2170

Last update: 2026-07-13 02:49:51

No citation recorded.