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| Each chapter closes with "Summary." | |
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| Introduction To Aac | |
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| Introduction and Overview | |
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| Perspectives | |
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| History of AAC | |
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| Antecedents | |
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| Needs of Individuals | |
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| AAC Modes and Methods | |
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| AAC Research | |
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| Assistive Communication Devices | |
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| Institutionalization | |
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| Controversial Issues | |
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| AAC Model and Taxonomy | |
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| Communication Models in General | |
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| An AAC Model. AAC Taxonomy | |
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| Terminology Issues | |
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| General Terminology | |
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| Symbol Terminology | |
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| Technology Terminology | |
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| Symbols | |
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| Introduction to Symbols | |
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| Natural Languages and AAC Symbols | |
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| AAC Symbols: The Means to Represent | |
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| Issues Relevant to Aided and Unaided Symbols | |
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| Aided AAC Symbols | |
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| Aided AAC Symbol Descriptions | |
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| Aided Symbol Characteristics | |
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| Unaided AAC Symbols | |
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| Historical and Theoretical Background of Sign Languages and Other Unaided Systems | |
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| Basic Characteristics of Unaided Symbol Communication | |
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| Unaided AAC Symbol Classifications and Descriptions | |
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| Other Classifications | |
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| Technology | |
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| Principles and Uses of Technology | |
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| Applying Technology | |
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| Characteristics and Feature Matching | |
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| Technology for Individuals with Communication Disabilities | |
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| Selection and Transmission | |
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| Laws for Applying Technology | |
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| Principles for the Use of Technology | |
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| Low Technology | |
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| Components of Low Technology AAC Devices | |
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| High Technology | |
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| Development of Computers | |
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| Computer Functions | |
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| Input Devices and Features | |
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| Output Devices and Features | |
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| Dedicated Communication Devices | |
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| Nondedicated Devices | |
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| Software | |
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| Telecommunication | |
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| Environmental Control | |
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| Future Applications | |
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| Technology Resources | |
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| Aac Assessment | |
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| AAC Assessment Process | |
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| AAC Assessment Process and Purpose | |
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| AAC Assessment Principles | |
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| AAC Assessment Procedures | |
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| AAC Assessment Components | |
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| Flow of an AAC Assessment | |
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| Vocabulary Selection | |
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| Early Lexicons and Linguistic Changes | |
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| Individualization | |
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| Methods of Vocabulary Selection | |
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| Case Example | |
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| Evaluating Selected Vocabulary | |
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| Symbol Selection | |
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| General AAC Symbol Selection Considerations | |
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| Selecting Specific Symbols and Teaching Considerations | |
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| Technology Selection | |
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| Roles and Responsibilities in Selecting Technology | |
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| Technology Selection Variables | |
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| Feature Matching | |
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| Trial Use of AAC Devices | |
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| Aac Intervention | |
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| Intervention Principles and Procedures | |
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| Appropriate Candidates for AAC Services | |
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| Developing and Implementing AAC Intervention Programs | |
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| AAC Goals. Instructional Delivery | |
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| Sensory Impairments | |
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| Hearing Impairment | |
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| Visual Impairment | |
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| Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) | |
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| Seating, Other Positioning, and Motor Control | |
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| Definitions of Seating, Positioning, and Motor Control | |
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| Common Neuromusculoskeletal Proble | |