Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Supporting Children & Adults with Complex Communication Needs

by Beukelman, David R.

• ISBN13: 9781557666840
• ISBN10: 1557666849
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-08-01
• Publisher: PAUL H. BROOKES PUBLISHING CO, INC.

Summary

Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln. Introductory resource prepares students and professionals to serve individuals with augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) needs. Includes expanded coverage on adults with degenerative language disorders, recent AAC devices, and adults with acquired disabilities. Previous edition: c1998. DNLM: Communication Disorders--rehabilitation.

Table of Contents

About the Authors	vii
About the Contributors	ix
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xv
Part I Augmentative and Alternative Communication Processes
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Processes	3	(12)
Message Management: Vocabulary, Small Talk, and Storytelling	15	(20)
Symbols and Rate Enhancement	35	(46)
Alternative Access	81	(30)
Team Building for AAC Assessment and Intervention	111	(22)
Principles of Assessment	133	(26)
Assessment of Specific Capabilities	159	(60)
Principles of Decision Making, Intervention, and Evaluation	219	(16)
Part II Augmentative and Alternative Communication Interventions for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
AAC Issues for People with Developmental Disabilities	235	(20)
AAC Strategies for Beginning Communicators: Opportunity and Nonsymbolic Interventions	255	(32)
AAC Strategies for Beginning Communicators: Symbolic Approaches	287	(40)
Language Learning and Development	327	(24)
Literacy Development of Children Who Use AAC	351	(40)
Janet Sturm
Educational Inclusion of Students Who Use AAC	391	(44)
Part III Augmentative and Alternative Communication Interventions for Individuals with Acquired Disabilities
Adults with Acquired Physical Disabilities	435	(32)
Laura J. Ball
Adults with Severe Aphasia	467	(38)
Kathryn L. Garrett
Joanne P. Lasker
Adults with Degenerative Cognitive/Linguistic Disorders	505	(12)
Elizabeth K. Hanson
Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury	517	(16)
Susan Fager
AAC in Intensive and Acute Medical Settings	533	(14)
References	547	(60)
Appendix: Resources and Web Links	607	(4)
Index	611