NCT01780090

Handheld Technology for Speech Development in Students With Autism

Handheld Technology for Speech Development in Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Yale University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 4 Years – 19 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The proposed study will result in a software application compatible with the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch (hereafter termed "iOS devices") which addresses several aspects of prosodic deficits common in speakers with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and other communication disorders, using a developmentally appropriate, intuitive interface that requires little technical skill and which can be managed by educators and parents. The program will contain elements that aid in tracking and maintaining individual student progress records, and will be designed for use in the classroom, at home, and in other environments. This study's intended focus is on the feasibility and usability of the software application.

Conditions

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	iPad software	A specialized iPad application, entitled SpeechPrompts, has been developed to treat prosodic difficulties commonly seen in ASDs. SpeechPrompts provides the SLPs that work with students with ASDs an additional tool to treat prosody. The SpeechPrompts software offers visual support and biofeedback to change prosody. These two tools are not typically available for school-based SLPs.

Timeline

• Start date: 2012-09-01
• Primary completion: 2012-12-01
• Completion: 2013-01-01
• First posted: 2013-01-30
• Last updated: 2013-01-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States