Behavioral intervention for infants with Down syndrome improved spoken imitation and requesting skills, but improvements in speech intelligibility, problem solving, and nonverbal communication should be considered with caution

Abstract

This review provides a summary and appraisal commentary on the treatment review by Bauer, S. M., & Jones, E. A. (2014). Requesting and verbal imitation intervention for infants with Down syndrome: Generalization, intelligibility, and problem solving. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 27, 37–66. doi:10.1007/s10882-014-9400-6

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