Augmentative & alternative communication : supporting children & adults with complex communication needs / by David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda.

Author/creator Beukelman, David R., 1943-
Other author Mirenda, Pat.
Format Book
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoBaltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., ©2005.
Descriptionxv, 634 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
People with disabilities--Means of communication.
Communication devices for people with disabilities.
Communication Disorders--rehabilitation.
Communication Devices for People with Disabilities

Variant title Augmentative and alternative communication
Contents Augmentative and alternative communication processes -- Message management: vocabulary, small talk, and storytelling -- Symbols and rate enhancement -- Alternative access -- Team building for AAC assessment and intervention -- Principles of assessment -- Assessment of specific capabilities -- Principles of decision making, intervention, and evaluation -- AAC issues for people with developmental disabilities -- AAC strategies for beginning communicators: opportunity and nonsymbolic interventions -- AAC strategies for beginning communicators: symbolic approaches.
Contents Language learning and development -- Literacy development of children who use AAC / with Janet Sturm -- Educational inclusion of students who use AAC -- Adults with acquired physical disabilities / with Laura J. Ball -- Adults with severe aphasia / Kathryn L. Garrett and Joanne P. Lasker -- Adults with degenerative cognitive/linguistic disorders / with Elizabeth K. Hanson -- Individuals with traumatic brain injury / with Susan Fager -- AAC in intensive and acute medical settings.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 547-610) and index.
LCCN 2005011941
ISBN1557666849 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9781557666840 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Laupus Books - Stacks WL 340 B566A 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold