Augmentative & alternative communication : supporting children and adults with complex communication needs / by David R. Beukelman, Ph.D., Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska and Janice C. Light, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania ; with invited contributors.
The importance of advocacy. AAC assessment -- Overview of AAC intervention -- Collaborating with family members and other communication partners -- Vocabulary selection and message management -- Representation, organization, and layout of AAC systems -- Access techniques and output -- Selection and personalization of AAC systems -- Key considerations in augmentative and alternative communication intervention for people with developmental disabilities -- Intervention to support communication and participation of beginning communicators -- Intervention to build communicative competence -- Literacy intervention for individuals with complex communication needs -- Intervention to enhance participation in education, employment, and community settings -- Individuals with acquired physical conditions -- AAC supports for adults with severe aphasia and/or apraxia of speech -- Adults with degenerative cognitive and linguistic conditions -- Individuals with traumatic brain injury -- Patient-provider communication in medical settings -- The importance of advocacy.
Summary:
"The fifth edition of Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs is the premier resource for anyone planning to work with individuals who rely on AAC. Written for pre-service and in-service SLPs, OTs, PTs, assistive technicians, and other direct service providers, this book is a comprehensive guide to the characteristics of people with complex communication needs, the variety of AAC systems available, and current assessment and intervention practices in AAC"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.