Communication Disorders Quarterly · 2018 · 13 citations · 6 references
DisabilityAtypical Language DevelopmentEducationPsycholinguisticsAutism Spectrum DisorderDevelopmental SpeechLanguage TestingChild LanguageAutismChild AssessmentDevelopmental DisorderTechnology-based InterventionHealth SciencesSpeech Fluency DisorderRehabilitationIpad ®Initial StudyPaper AssessmentsChild DevelopmentSpeech-language PathologyLanguage DisorderSpeechlanguage PathologyReceptive Vocabulary AssessmentPediatricsSpecial EducationSpeech PerceptionLanguage InterventionLinguisticsNeurogenic Communication Disorders
iPad ® and paper versions of a receptive vocabulary assessment were administered to 4- to 6-year olds with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). No differences were found between scores on the two assessments. Standardized testing for children with ASD can be challenging; however, testing using the iPad ® may offer a different avenue as it provides visual input that appears to be motivating. Findings suggest iPad ® assessments offer an efficient format for itinerant speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and SLPs providing telepractice when creating individualized evaluation plans.
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