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Project

Evaluating a Short-term Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Intervention Model Using AAC Technology with Minimally Verbal Children

Center:

FL-Mailman Center for Child Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Yanerys Leon
[email protected]
305-284-8760

Project Description:

This project seeks to develop, pilot and disseminate an ABA-based intervention to teach requesting skills to minimally verbal children with autism through the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) speech output devices. Co-I: Durocher, J. & Bacotti, J

Keyword(s):

Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County