Title Augmentative and alternative communication : management of severe communication disorders in children and adults / by David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda

Edition Second edition Published Baltimore : P.H. Brookes Pub., [1998] ©1998

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Description xiii, 604 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm Contents Pt. I. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Processes. 1. Introduction: What Is Augmentative and Alternative Communication? 2. Messaging: 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 and Intervention -- Pt. II. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Interventions for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. 9. AAC Issues for People with Developmental Disabilities. 10. AAC Strategies for Beginning Communicators: Building Opportunities and Nonsymbolic Communication. 11. AAC Strategies for Beginning Communicators: Symbolic Approaches to Communication. 12. Language Learning and Development. 13. Literacy Development of AAC Users / David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda and Janet Sturm 14. Educational Inclusion of AAC Users / David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda and Janet Sturm -- Pt. III. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Interventions for Individuals with Acquired Disabilities. 15. Adults with Acquired Physical Disabilities. 16. Adults with Severe Aphasia / David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda and Kathryn L. Garrett. 17. Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. 18. AAC in Intensive and Acute Care Settings Summary Presents a comprehensive approach to designing and providing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services for individuals with various congenital and acquired communication disorders, including those associated with cerebral palsy, autism, aphasia, and traumatic brain injury Notes PRINT REFERENCE Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 531-577) and index Subject People with disabilities -- Means of communication. Communication devices for people with disabilities. Communicative disorders -- Rehabilitation. Communication Disorders -- rehabilitation. Communication Aids for Disabled. Communication Disorders -- rehabilitation. Communication Aids for Disabled. Author Mirenda, Pat. LC no. 97042827 ISBN 1557663335

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