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Readers will still have everything that madethe earlier editions of this text so useful: extensive coverage of AAC assessment,intervention planning, and the many different types of congenitaland acquired communication disorders, plus a step-by-step guide to clinicalapplication. A comprehensive textbook for students in introductory coursesand a valuable reference for in-service educators and therapists, this bookwill help professionals guide children and adults as they increase their communicativecompetence and participate more fully in all aspects of life.2005 • 636 pages • 7” x 10” • hardcoverMR #041742 Augmentative and Alternative Communication $ 89.95Assistive Technology DVD SeriesThis three DVD series is an ideal training tool foradministrators, teachers and parents.In Assessment Made Easy, Penny Reed,PhD, describes the Wisconsin AssistiveTechnology Initiative (WATI) processto assess a student’s assistive technologyneeds. 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