使用自然语言范式（NLP）来增加认知障碍老年人的发声。

Using the Natural Language Paradigm (NLP) to increase vocalizations of older adults with cognitive impairments.

作者信息

Leblanc Linda A, Geiger Kaneen B, Sautter Rachael A, Sidener Tina M

机构信息

Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA.

出版信息

Res Dev Disabil. 2007 Jul-Sep;28(4):437-44. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2006.06.004. Epub 2006 Aug 4.

DOI:10.1016/j.ridd.2006.06.004

PMID:16889934

Abstract

The Natural Language Paradigm (NLP) has proven effective in increasing spontaneous verbalizations for children with autism. This study investigated the use of NLP with older adults with cognitive impairments served at a leisure-based adult day program for seniors. Three individuals with limited spontaneous use of functional language participated in a multiple baseline design across participants. Data were collected on appropriate and inappropriate vocalizations with appropriate vocalizations coded as prompted or unprompted during baseline and treatment sessions. All participants experienced increases in appropriate speech during NLP with variable response patterns. Additionally, the two participants with substantial inappropriate vocalizations showed decreases in inappropriate speech. Implications for intervention in day programs are discussed.

摘要

自然语言范式（NLP）已被证明能有效增加自闭症儿童的自发言语表达。本研究调查了在一个以休闲为基础的老年人日间成人项目中，对有认知障碍的老年人使用NLP的情况。三名功能性语言自发使用能力有限的个体参与了一项针对参与者的多基线设计。在基线和治疗阶段，收集了关于适当和不适当发声的数据，适当发声被编码为提示性或非提示性。在NLP过程中，所有参与者的适当言语表达都有所增加，反应模式各不相同。此外，两名有大量不适当发声的参与者的不适当言语有所减少。文中讨论了对日间项目干预的启示。