| Edition |
4th ed. |
| Description |
xv, 593 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Note |
Revised edition of: Augmentative & alternative communication / by David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda. 3rd ed. c2005. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 491-546) and index. |
| 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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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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Communication Disorders -- rehabilitation.
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Needs Assessment.
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Communication Aids for Disabled.
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Nonverbal Communication.
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Communication devices for people with disabilities. (OCoLC)fst00870088
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Communicative disorders. (OCoLC)fst00870370
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People with disabilities -- Means of communication.
(OCoLC)fst01057303
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| Added Author |
Mirenda, Pat.
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Beukelman, David R., 1943-
Augmentative & alternative communication.
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| ISBN |
9781598571967 (hardcover) |
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1598571966 (hardcover) |
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