Classified "A" by ANVUR in the fields 11/D1, 11/D2 Scientific in the field 14.
Abstract:
This study explores the integration of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The primary objective is to evaluate whether a combined approach can improve both communication skills and social participation of the children. Using a sample of children divided into two groups, one receiving only ABA interventions and the other receiving ABA integrated with AAC techniques, communication and social progress were analyzed through standardized measurements. The results show that the ABA+AAC group recorded significant improvements in participation compared to the ABA-only group. These findings highlight the need to create an integrated rehabilitation protocol between ABA and AAC, maximizing the effectiveness of interventions and suggesting new directions for research and the application of AAC systems within the context of ABA therapy.
