Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs
By David R. Beukelman and Pat Mirenda
"Augmentative and Alternative Communication" is published by Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co. in 2005 - Baltimore, the book is classified in Education genre, it has 593 pages and the language of the book is English.
“Augmentative and Alternative Communication” Metadata:
- Title: ➤ Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Authors: David R. BeukelmanPat Mirenda
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: 593
- Is Family Friendly: Yes - No Mature Content
- Publisher: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co.
- Publish Date: 2005
- Publish Location: Baltimore
- Genres: Education
“Augmentative and Alternative Communication” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: ➤ Communication Aids for Disabled - Communication Aids for Handicapped - Communication Disorders - Communication devices for people with disabilities - Communicative disorders - Means of communication - People with disabilities - Rehabilitation - Neurology & clinical neurophysiology - Speech And Communication Disorders - Psychology - Communication Aids for Handica - Communication devices for peop - Handicapped - Communication devices for the disabled - Appareils de communication pour handicapes - Moyens de communication - Handicapes - Communicative Disorders - People with disabilities, means of communication - Handicapés - Appareils de communication pour handicapés
Edition Specifications:
- Pagination: p. ;
Edition Identifiers:
- Google Books ID: oUQZMAEACAAJ
- The Open Library ID: OL3398503M - OL2733992W
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 59817863
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN): 2005011941
- ISBN-13: 9781598571967
- ISBN-10: 1557666849 - 1598571966
- All ISBNs: 1557666849 - 1598571966 - 9781598571967
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"Augmentative and Alternative Communication" Table Of Contents:
- 1- Augmentative and alternative communication processes
- 2- Message management: vocabulary, small talk, and storytelling
- 3- Symbols and rate enhancement
- 4- Alternative access
- 5- Team building for AAC assessment and intervention
- 6- Principles of assessment
- 7- Assessment of specific capabilities
- 8- Principles of decision making, intervention, and evaluation
- 9- AAC issues for people with developmental disabilities
- 10- AAC strategies for beginning communicators: opportunity and nonsymbolic interventions
- 11- AAC strategies for beginning communicators: symbolic approaches
- 12- Language learning and development
- 13- Literacy development of children who use AAC / with Janet Sturm
- 14- Educational inclusion of students who use AAC
- 15- Adults with acquired physical disabilities / with Laura J. Ball
- 16- Adults with severe aphasia / Kathryn L. Garrett and Joanne P. Lasker
- 17- Adults with degenerative cognitive/linguistic disorders / with Elizabeth K. Hanson
- 18- Individuals with traumatic brain injury / with Susan Fager
- 19- AAC in intensive and acute medical settings.
Snippets and Summary:
This textbook presents a life-span approach to improving the lives of children and adults who have severe communication disorders due to autism, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, or sensory impairments.
"Augmentative and Alternative Communication" Description:
Google Books:
The fourth edition of the foundational, widely adopted AAC textbook Augmentative and Alternative Communication is the definitive introduction to AAC processes, interventions, and technologies that help people best meet their daily communication needs. Future teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other professionals will prepare for their work in the field with critical new information on advancing literacy skills; conducting effective, culturally appropriate assessment and intervention; selecting AAC vocabulary tailored to individual needs; using new consumer technologies as affordable, nonstigmatizing communication devices; promoting social competence supporting language learning and development; providing effective support to beginning communicators; planning inclusive education services for students with complex communication needs; and improving the communication of people with specific developmental disabilities and acquired disabilities. An essential core text for tomorrow's professionals--and a key reference for in-service practitioners--this fourth edition prepares readers to support the communicative competence of children and adults with a wide range of complex needs.
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