Non‐verbal communication/AAC Measured by: frequency of use of PECS symbols (expressed as rates per minute)a · minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) changes non‐verbal communication/AAC Measured by: frequency of use of PECS… compared with treatment (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Spoken communication Measured by: frequency of speech, including non‐word vocalisations (expressed as rates per minute)a · minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) changes spoken communication Measured by: frequency of speech, including… compared with treatment (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Combined spoken and non‐verbal communication/AAC · minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) changes combined spoken and non‐verbal communication/AAC Measured by: verbal… compared with treatment (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Social communication and pragmatic language skills · minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) changes social communication or pragmatic language Measured by: reciprocal… compared with treatment (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Other communication skills · minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Adverse events · minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Quality of life for the individual or their family and parent satisfaction · minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Non‐core aspects of behaviour and function · minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found