Communication interventions for autism spectrum disorder in minimally verbal children
Brignell A, Chenausky KV, Song H, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Nov 5;11:CD012324. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012324.pub2. (Review) PMID: 30395694
Although communication training using methods such as augmentative communication (ACC) and picture exchange communication (PECS) are commonly used with minimally verbal children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this Cochrane review identified only 2 studies of such interventions and very limited evidence for their effectiveness. Further research into such interventions is definitely needed.