Beukelman, David R., 1943-

Augmentative & alternative communication : supporting children & adults with complex communication needs / Augmentative and alternative communication by David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda. - 3rd ed. - Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2005. - xv, 634 p. : ill.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 547-605) and index.

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 -- 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.

9781557666840 (hardcover) 1557666849 (hardcover)

2005011941


Communication Disorders--rehabilitation
Communication Aids for Disabled

WL 340.2 B566a

2005 K-998 WL 340.2 / B566a 2005


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