Treatment Intensity: Considering Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability Who Have Complex Communication Needs Academic Article

abstract

• Treatment intensity is an aspect of communication intervention that has received limited empirical attention. In this article, we discuss key parameters of treatment intensity related to individuals with complex communication needs who use augmentative and alternative communication. We advocate for an examination of treatment intensity along with learner and intervention characteristics that may moderate or mediate treatment intensity. In addition, we discuss the influence that contextual fit/treatment acceptability may have on intervention success. We also discuss the challenges created by a number of interacting variables that make determining optimal dosage for groups of individuals difficult. Finally, treatment intensity is briefly discussed in terms of its possible influence on maintenance and generalization.

authors

• Ganz, J. Birdie

published proceedings

• RESEARCH AND PRACTICE FOR PERSONS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES

author list (cited authors)

• Reichle, J., Ganz, J. B., Pierson, L., & Rodriguez, D.

citation count

• 1

complete list of authors

• Reichle, Joe||Ganz, JB||Pierson, Lauren||Rodriguez, Daira

publication date

• September 2021

publisher

• SAGE Publications  Publisher

published in

• Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities  Journal

keywords

• Augmentative And Alternative Communication
• Communication Intervention
• Treatment Intensity

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1177/15407969211036202

start page

• 146

end page

• 158

volume

• 46

issue

• 3

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15407969211036202