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dc.contributor.advisorWegner, Jane
dc.contributor.authorHolyfield, Christine
dc.date.accessioned2013-08-24T22:33:05Z
dc.date.available2013-08-24T22:33:05Z
dc.date.issued2013-05-31
dc.date.submitted2013
dc.identifier.otherhttp://dissertations.umi.com/ku:12685
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1808/11723
dc.description.abstractThe quality of life, specifically the quality of communication life, of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is lower than those with no disability or with physical disabilities. This disparity stems from barriers including social isolation and reduced social communication skills for individuals with ASD. Speech-language pathologists should work to eliminate this discrepancy because of the interest individuals with ASD have in communicating as well as the scope of practice and code of ethics outlined for the profession. In the current study, the effect of an online blog facilitated by graduate student speech-language pathologists on the quality of communication life of 6 adolescents (ages14 -22 years) was examined. No increase in quality of communication life was found when comparing scores on the Quality of Communication Life scale pre- and post-intervention. Some more descriptive data suggests that participants enjoyed the blog and the blog allowed for an increase in participants' social interaction.
dc.format.extent91 pages
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Kansas
dc.rightsThis item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author.
dc.subjectSpeech therapy
dc.subjectSpecial education
dc.subjectAutism
dc.subjectBlogs
dc.subjectIntervention
dc.subjectQuality of life
dc.subjectSocial communication
dc.subjectTechnology
dc.titleThe effects of a facilitated online blog on the quality of communication life of adolescents and young adults with autism specrum disorders
dc.typeThesis
dc.contributor.cmtememberWegner, Jane
dc.contributor.cmtememberBunce, Betty
dc.contributor.cmtememberGillispie, Matthew
dc.thesis.degreeDisciplineHearing and Speech
dc.thesis.degreeLevelM.A.
kusw.oastatusna
kusw.oapolicyThis item does not meet KU Open Access policy criteria.
kusw.bibid8086243
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