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1 online resource (xv, 593 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Augmentative and alternative communication processes -- Message management : vocabulary, small talk, and narratives -- Symbols and rate enhancement -- Alternative access -- Principles of assessment -- Assessment of specific capabilities -- Principles of decision making, intervention, and evaluation -- Augmentative and alternative communication issues for people with developmental disabilities -- Supporting participation and communication for beginning communicators -- Language development and intervention : challenges, supports, and instructional approaches -- Instruction to support linguistic and social competence -- Literacy intervention for individuals with complex communication needs / Janice C. Light and David B. McNaughton -- Educational inclusion of students with complex communication needs -- Adults with acquired physical conditions / with Laura Ball -- Adults with severe aphasia and apraxia of speech / Kathryn L. Garrett and Joanne P. Lasker -- Adults with degenerative cognitive and linguistic disorders / with Elizabeth Hanson -- Individuals with traumatic brain injury / with Susan Fager -- Augmentative and alternative communication in intensive, acute, and long-term acute medical settings |
| Summary |
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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As AAC use continues to flourish and new technology revolutionizes the field, tomorrow's service providers need current, authoritative information on AAC for children and adults with communication disorders. That's why David Beukelman and Pat Mirenda have revised and updated the bestselling Augmentative and Alternative Communication--the trusted, widely adopted graduate-level text on communication disorders and AAC. The foundational textbook for SLPs, OTs, PTs, teachers, and other professionals in clinical and educational settings, this fourth edition is a definitive introduction to AAC processes, interventions, and technologies that help people best meet their daily communication needs. Future professionals will prepare for their work in the field with critical new information on advancing literacy skills (new chapter by Janice Light and David McNaughton) conducting effective, culturally appropriate assessment to determine AAC needs choosing AAC interventions appropriate for age and ability selecting AAC vocabulary tailored to individual needs using new consumer technologies as easy, affordable, and non-stigmatizing communication devices understanding types of symbols and how individuals use them promoting social competence supporting language learning and development providing effective support to beginning communicators planning an inclusive education for students with complex communication needs Readers will get a thorough overview of communication and AAC issues for people with specific developmental disabilities (including cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and autism) and acquired disabilities (such as aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and degenerative cognitive and linguistic disorders). And with helpful photos, figures, and photocopiable forms, readers will be ready to collect and use important information on assessment, individual communication needs, classroom supports, and more. An essential core text for tomorrow's professionals--and a key reference for inservice practitioners--this new fourth edition expertly prepares readers to support the communicative competence of children and adults with a wide range of complex needs. What's new: New literacy chapter Extensive updates reflecting current consumer technology Helpful end-of-chapter study questions Updated resource sections and glossary All the latest research and best practices in every chapter |
| Notes |
Revised edition of: Augmentative & alternative communication / by David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda. 3rd ed. ©2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 491-555) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Communicative disorders.
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People with disabilities -- Means of communication.
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Communication devices for people with disabilities.
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Needs assessment.
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Nonverbal communication.
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Communication Disorders -- rehabilitation
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Communication Aids for Disabled
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Needs Assessment
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Nonverbal Communication
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Communication Disorders
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needs assessment.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Hearing & Speech.
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MEDICAL -- Audiology & Speech Pathology.
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Nonverbal communication
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Needs assessment
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Communication devices for people with disabilities
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Communicative disorders
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People with disabilities -- Means of communication
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Mirenda, Pat
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Beukelman, David R., 1943-
Augmentative & alternative communication
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| ISBN |
9781598573749 |
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1598573748 |
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