SLP+471.EI.Intervention

Week 6 early communication intervention SLP471

Early Communication Intervention (ECI)

A therapeutic approach focusing on enhancing a child's existing forms of communication and integrating symbolic forms of communication.

Prelinguistic Functions

Natural communicative behaviors used by children before they develop spoken language, such as gestures.

Responsive Interaction

A functional intervention strategy that models target communication behaviors without requiring the child to respond immediately.

Incidental Teaching

A naturalistic, child-directed intervention strategy used during unstructured activities.

Directive Interaction

A traditional intervention approach that employs a more behaviorist methodology.

Culturally Responsive Intervention

An approach where intervention goals align with the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the target population.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Methods and devices used to assist individuals with communication difficulties, augmenting or providing alternative means to produce speech.

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

A low-tech AAC intervention program that helps individuals with ASD develop expressive communication through picture exchanges.

Core Vocabulary

Essential, high-frequency words used in multiple communication contexts.

Fringe Vocabulary

Less common words specific to individual preferences and interests.

Generalization

The ability to transfer learned speech and language skills to everyday communication scenarios outside of instructional settings.

Natural Settings and Partners

Contexts in which interventions are applied, often resulting in increased engagement, responsiveness, and verbalization in children.

Need for Family Involvement

The necessity for caregiver training and participation in intervention sessions to enhance communication outcomes for children.

Developmental Approach to Vocabulary Selection

Selecting words based on typical speech development at various ages, starting with essential communication.

Environmental Approach to Vocabulary Selection

Choosing vocabulary that reflects a person's daily environment and activities.

Functional Approach to Vocabulary Selection

Selecting words that enable effective communication in daily life, focusing on practical needs.

Response Efficiency

The effectiveness of communication methods, affecting how quickly and easily an individual can convey messages.