Communication training in mute autistic adolescents using the written word

摘要: The expressive and receptive use of three written words was taught to mute autistic adolescents using a procedure based on Terrace's errorless discrimination model Premack's language training with chimps. Expressive measured by the subject's selection appropriate word card from among available alternatives when corresponding object presented. Receptive sequence presentations order placement were randomized. subjects required 979, 1,791, 1,644 trials, respectively, master both words. correct response rates for over entire program 92, 90%, respectively. It concluded that, as concrete visual symbols, may provide viable communication system autistic. implications treatment are discussed suggestions future research made.