The authoritative text on augmentative and alternative communication,
this classic bestseller is now in its fifth edition--revised and updated
for a new generation of SLPs, teachers, occupational therapists, and
other professionals in clinical and educational settings. Partnering
with a team of distinguished contributors, renowned experts David
Beukelman and Janice Light deliver today's most comprehensive,
up-to-date introduction to AAC interventions and technologies for
children and adults with complex communication needs. Future service
providers will get in-depth coverage of essential AAC topics, enhanced
by helpful study questions, valuable perspectives from people who use
AAC, and case examples that illustrate key principles.
Significantly expanded with new chapters on critical topics, more
practical information on how AAC systems work, and new online companion
materials, this definitive text will expertly prepare readers to support
communicative competence-and quality of life-for children and adults
with complex communication needs.
WHATâ (TM)S NEW
Professionals will prepare for their work in the field with critical new
information on:
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Collaborating with family members and other communication partners
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Making the most of mobile technologies and AAC apps
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Selecting an AAC system and tailoring it to individual needs
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Working effectively with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
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Supporting inclusion across the lifespan (including education,
employment, and community life)
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Ensuring efficient patient-provider communication in medical settings
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Providing communication supports to people with autism spectrum
disorder
PLUS: Enhance your teaching with a package of online companion
materials, including a resource guide to help practitioners and students
learn more about AAC; sample responses to chapter study questions; and a
sample syllabus.
TOPICS COVERED: components and phases of AAC assessment * planning,
implementation, and evaluation of AAC interventions * working with
families *vocabulary and message selection *multimodal
communication*unaided representations * aided AAC symbols and other
representations * assistive technologies that support literacy *
support for beginning communicators * education * employment *
assisted and independent living * health care * selection and
personalization of AAC systems * AAC access techniques and output *
interventions for people with developmental disabilities *
interventions for people with acquired disabilities * the importance of
advocacy
Learn more about the new edition!
