Mand Modality Preference Assessments among High- and Low-Tech Options for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Matthew J. O’Brien; Alexander M. Pauls; Kelly M. Schieltz; Jennifer J. McComas; Joel E. Ringdahl

doi:10.1007/s40617-023-00829-6

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Mand Modality Preference Assessments among High- and Low-Tech Options for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review

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Mand Modality Preference Assessments among High- and Low-Tech Options for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Matthew J. O’Brien, Alexander M. Pauls, Kelly M. Schieltz, Jennifer J. McComas and Joel E. Ringdahl

Behavior analysis in practice, Vol.17(1), pp.228-245

03/2024

DOI: 10.1007/s40617-023-00829-6

PMCID: PMC10891038

PMID: 38405296

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The extant literature demonstrates that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) exhibit preferences among communication modalities when multiple modalities are available and produce reinforcement on identical reinforcement schedules. High- and low-tech communication options, such as voice output devices and picture cards, are commonly recommended for individuals with limited vocal communication skills. In this study, we conducted a systematic literature review of research studies that implemented mand modality preference assessments (MMPAs) that included both a high- and low-tech communication option with individuals with IDD. We identified 27 studies meeting our inclusion criteria and summarized the participant demographics, MMPA design and procedural variations, and MMPA outcomes. The results suggested that high-tech communication options were generally more preferred over low-tech options. However, there was a high degree of variability in how the studies were conducted and conclusions were reached. We discuss some of the current research gaps and the implications for clinical practice.

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Title: Subtitle: Mand Modality Preference Assessments among High- and Low-Tech Options for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review
Creators: Matthew J. O’Brien - University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Alexander M. Pauls - University of Iowa
Kelly M. Schieltz - University of Iowa
Jennifer J. McComas - University of Minnesota
Joel E. Ringdahl - University of Georgia
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Behavior analysis in practice, Vol.17(1), pp.228-245
DOI: 10.1007/s40617-023-00829-6
PMID: 38405296
PMCID: PMC10891038
NLM abbreviation: Behav Anal Pract
ISSN: 1998-1929
eISSN: 2196-8934
Grant note: DOI: 10.13039/100000055, name: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, award: 1R21DC015021; DOI: 10.13039/100000002, name: National Institutes of Health, award: 2R01HD069377-07A1
Language: English
Electronic publication date: 07/06/2023
Date published: 03/2024
Academic Unit: Pediatric Psychology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
Record Identifier: 9984443862002771

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