Augmentative and Alternative Communication Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs

Name: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs
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ISBN: 9781557666840

ISBN-10: 1557666849

ISBN-13: 9781557666840

Edition: 3rd 2005

Authors: Brookes Publishing, Pat Mirenda

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Approaching severe communication disorders from an intervention perspective, this trusted resource thoroughly prepares students and practicing professionals to serve individuals with augmentative and alternative communication needs. In this revised third edition, professionals working or preparing to work with children and adults who use AAC will get new and expanded content on adults with degenerative language or cognitive disorders, adults with acquired disabilities, students who use AAC in general education classrooms, use of capability assessment to determine needs and identify AAC options, and the most recent AAC devices and interventions. Readers will still have everything that made…

Book details

List price: $74.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Brookes Publishing
Publication date: 9/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 634
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.794
Language: English




Augmentative and alternative communication processes



Message management : vocabulary, small talk, and storytelling



Symbols and rate enhancement



Alternative access



Team building for AAC assessment and intervention



Principles of assessment



Assessment of specific capabilities



Principles of decision making, intervention, and evaluation



AAC issues for people with developmental disabilities



AAC strategies for beginning communicators : opportunity and nonsymbolic interventions



AAC strategies for beginning communicators : symbolic approaches



Language learning and development



Literacy development of children who use AAC




Educational inclusion of students who use AAC



Adults with acquired physical disabilities




Adults with severe aphasia




Adults with degenerative cognitive/linguistic disorders




Individuals with traumatic brain injury




AAC in intensive and acute medical settings