Communication Support Utilizing AAC for Verbally Challenged Children in Developing Countries During COVID-19 Pandemic

Farzana, Walia; Sarker, Farhana; Ravi, Vaidyanathan; Chau, Tom; Mamun, Khondaker A.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-60703-6_6

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“…A decrease in fidelity was seen during the return to baseline (after completing an intervention phase), which may indicate the importance of continued support to communication partners. Previous literature also suggests that coaching by researchers or clinicians ensures better implementation of home training for AAC users because it helps communication partners gain confidence to support the AAC user, leading to improvements in expressive communication and initiation of communication 66,67 . A systematic review on parent‐implemented interventions reported that most of their studies lacked information on implementation fidelity during follow‐up 67 .…”

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“…Previous literature also suggests that coaching by researchers or clinicians ensures better implementation of home training for AAC users because it helps communication partners gain confidence to support the AAC user, leading to improvements in expressive communication and initiation of communication. 66,67 A systematic review on parent-implemented interventions reported that most of their studies lacked information on implementation fidelity during follow-up. 67 In the current systematic review, only one study 52 reported a high fidelity maintained during a 1-month follow-up, making it difficult to conclude whether implementation fidelity is retained once the tele-AAC live coaching is finished.…”

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Teleintervention for users of augmentative and alternative communication devices: A systematic review

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Develop Med Child Neuro

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Aim:To synthesize existing evidence on the effectiveness of speech-language teleinterventions delivered via videoconferencing to users of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted in 10 electronic databases, from inception until August 2021. Included were speech-language teleinterventions delivered by researchers and/or clinicians via videoconferencing to users of AAC devices, without restrictions on chronological age and clinical diagnosis. The quality of the studies included in the review was appraised using the Downs and Black checklist and the Single-Case Experimental Design Scale; risk of bias was assessed using the Risk Of Bias In Non-Randomized Studies -of Interventions and the single-case design risk of bias tools. Results: Six teleinterventions including 25 participants with a variety of conditions, such as Down syndrome, autism, Rett syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis met the inclusion criteria. Five studies used a single-case experimental design and one was a cohort study. Teleinterventions included active consultation (n = 2), functional communication training (n = 2), brain-computer interface (n = 1), and both teleintervention and in-person intervention (n = 1). All teleinterventions reported an increase in participants' independent use of AAC devices during the training sessions compared to baseline, as well as an overall high satisfaction and treatment acceptability.Interpretation: Speech-language teleinterventions for users of AAC devices show great potential for a successful method of service delivery. Future telehealth studies with larger sample sizes and more robust methodology are strongly encouraged to allow the generalization of results across different populations.Speech and language impairments affect the ability to talk, read, write, and at times be understood. Impairments may range from a few sound errors to a complete inability to communicate effectively. 1 Speech-language skills are a predictor of the level of independent living, achievements in education, increased social participation, and higher employment opportunities. 2,3 Early and continuous provision of speech-language pathology (SLP) services is essential, especially since most children receiving SLP services are in the critical period of their speech and language development,

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confidence: 99%