Peers learn strategies to support communication for minimally speaking autistic classmates

A new study published in Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools explores how elementary school–aged peers can be taught to support classmates with autism who are minimally speaking. The research was conducted by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center member Elizabeth Biggs, Ph.D., and demonstrates that peers can learn and apply responsive interaction strategies—called the “Ways to Talk and Play”—to foster play and communication using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

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