PDF-(EBOOK)-Handbook of Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Augmentative and alternative communication AAC is a field which crosses many disciplinary boundaries It is a rapidly changing field that uses the latest innovations and technologies to aid the languagedisabled and requires fluency not only in the handson technological aspect but the servicedelivery side as well This wellwritten handbook addresses that need and is filled with practical information and extensive referencing A valuable text for graduate students studying communication disorders and special education the book would be a useful addition to the professional library of anyone working with AAC users most especially for those working with children. Terminal Learning Objective. Action: Apply the principles of effective communication.. Conditions. : Given a requirement to apply the principles of effective communication and access to AR . 25-50. Terminal Learning Objective. Action: Apply the principles of effective communication.. Conditions. : Given a requirement to apply the principles of effective communication and access to AR . 25-50. Sarah Choss & Sara Cook. CSD 823X. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Autism and Autism spectrum disorder are terms to describe a group of disorders that affect brain development.. Range from incredible severe to a very high functioning form where it is very difficult to tell if someone has ASD. Typically, it is those with more severe forms of ASD who use alternative communication. . Plan. What is AAC?. Who uses AAC?. The impact of AAC. Cost-effectiveness. Why speech and language therapists?. Service provision. We need your money!. What is . aac. ?. “Extra . ways of helping people who find it hard to communicate by speech or writing. . 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 onadvancing literacy skills (new chapter by Janice Light and David McNaughton)conducting effective, culturally appropriate assessment to determine AAC needschoosing AAC interventions appropriate for age and abilityselecting AAC vocabulary tailored to individual needsusing new consumer technologies as easy, affordable, and non-stigmatizing communication devicesunderstanding types of symbols and how individuals use thempromoting social competencesupporting language learning and developmentproviding effective support to beginning communicatorsplanning an inclusive education for students with complex communication needsReaders 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 chapterExtensive updates reflecting current consumer technologyHelpful end-of-chapter study questionsUpdated resource sections and glossaryAll the latest research and best practices in every chapter A practical text on the implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication/Assistive Technology in hospital venues, AAC/AT in Acute Care Settings, reviews the more traditional use of AAC and expands it into the acute and critical care arenas. It is a -how to handbook- filled with protocols, realistic solutions for implementation across hospital units and rich case examples that provide validation of the efficacy of AAC with the acute care population. This text is an ideal resource for speech-language pathologist considering expanding their hospital practice to include patients who experience temporary or permanent loss of oral language due to trauma, neurological changes or surgical interventions. Relevant for children and adults at all stages of communication development, this work should be of use to rehabilitation professionals who work with AAC users. It covers linguistic competence, operational competence, social competence, and strategic competence. \"Who\'s Afraid of AAC? is a clear and concise guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the UK and will be an essential resource for all Speech and Language Therapists, educators, parents and carers supporting children with non-verbal communication.This book sets out to demystify AAC by demonstrating that you already have the skills necessary to use AAC successfully. Key features include:

an overview of the different types of AAC

analysis of the best available approaches

tools to give you the context you need to make specific recommendations and choices

thorough sections on different settings including Home, Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools so that guidance is relevant to individual needs

numerous practical examples, templates and activities to help you implement AAC in all settings

summaries of recent research and hot topics including eye-gaze technology, using AAC in exams, and internet safety so that you have the most up-to-date guidance at your fingertips.
Created by a Speech and Language Therapist who specialises in AAC training for therapists, educators, and individuals with communication needs, as well as parents and carers, this is the only book of its kind written for a UK audience.\" The most complete resource of its kind, this practical guidebook and CD–ROM set gathers in one place everything professionals need to support and improve communication for adults with specific medical conditions. A team of leading researchers and clinicians gives speech–language pathologists, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other health care professionalsExpert guidance on providing effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services for people with a range of disorders and illnesses, including brainstem impairments, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson\'s disease, and dementia. Readers will get a full chapter of in–depth information on each condition and thorough guidance on meeting the specific communication needs of adults throughout the course of each disorder.Assessment and intervention tools. The CD–ROM in the back of this book has more than 160 pages of supplementary material, including practical tools and forms. Professionals will get basic assessments to help them pinpoint the level of communication support a person needs, and they\'ll find a wide variety of interventions and supports to help adults communicate effectively.An indispensable guide for every health care professional, this comprehensive resource will help readers make the best possible decisions about communication supports and improve the quality of life for adults with acute or chronic medical conditions. Just as autism is a continuum of disorders, it is associated with a broad range of neurodevelopmental, social, and communication deficits. For individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has a major impact on their daily lives, often reducing the occurrence of challenging behaviors.Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a practical guide to the field, offering readers a solid grounding in ASD, related complex communication needs (CCN), and AAC, especially visual and computer-based technologies. Widely used interventions and tools in AAC are reviewed-not just how they work, but why they work-to aid practitioners in choosing those most suited to individual clients or students. Issues in evaluation for aided AAC and debates concerning its usability round out the coverage. Readers come away with a deeper understanding of the centrality of communication for clients with ASD and the many possibilities for intervention.Key areas of coverage include:AAC and assessment of people with ASD and CCN.Interdisciplinary issues and collaboration in assessment and treatment.AAC intervention mediated by natural communication partners.Functional communication training with AAC.The controversy surrounding facilitated communication.Sign language versus AAC.Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders is an essential resource for clinicians/practitioners, researchers, and graduate students in such fields as child and school psychology, speech pathology, language education, developmental psychology, behavior therapy, and educational technology. The most complete resource of its kind, this practical guidebook and CD–ROM set gathers in one place everything professionals need to support and improve communication for adults with specific medical conditions. A team of leading researchers and clinicians gives speech–language pathologists, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other health care professionalsExpert guidance on providing effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services for people with a range of disorders and illnesses, including brainstem impairments, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson\'s disease, and dementia. Readers will get a full chapter of in–depth information on each condition and thorough guidance on meeting the specific communication needs of adults throughout the course of each disorder.Assessment and intervention tools. The CD–ROM in the back of this book has more than 160 pages of supplementary material, including practical tools and forms. Professionals will get basic assessments to help them pinpoint the level of communication support a person needs, and they\'ll find a wide variety of interventions and supports to help adults communicate effectively.An indispensable guide for every health care professional, this comprehensive resource will help readers make the best possible decisions about communication supports and improve the quality of life for adults with acute or chronic medical conditions. Assistive Technology (AT). Goals . of this . presentation:. Help . you see ways that AT can help you adapt to life with a spinal cord injury or spinal cord disease. Discuss . how technology helps to re-define “Disability” and helps to create “resilience”.