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Resource Type: Books
The Source for Augmentative Alternative
Communication
Benefits
* Explains the important issues facing clients who need AAC and allows you to become an effective member of
the transdisciplinary team
* Includes a thorough discussion of the assessment process for nonverbal individuals including a description of
the expertise and unique perspective each assessment team member brings to the evaluation process
* Shows how to write an evaluation beginning with the essential components and how to write for various target
audiences including outside agencies, family, and school staff
* Guides you through the intervention process to determine the most effective program for each client
* Intervention strategies include managing the physical environment, selection and use of appropriate
communication targets, selection and instruction of target vocabulary, and intervention for clients with severe
developmental delays and motor difficulties.
* Addresses the needs of the school-aged student who cannot speak or who is unintelligible
Features
* Covers early intervention, schools, private practice, hospitals, and home health issues related to AAC
* Includes relevant information to use with clients’ families
* Includes descriptions of non-speaking and high- and low-tech voice output systems and their related costs
* Includes samples of assessment reports, a physician support letter, and a trial period support letter clearly
identifying the major issues to address in each of these communications
* Includes a description of how to apply AAC systems to nine special populations including cerebral palsy,
autism, Down syndrome, and dysarthria
Children and adults who have lost the ability to or cannot communicate verbally present special challenges.
Services to this population must consider their needs for communication outside the school environment and
include their families.
Whether you have years of experience or are trying to meet the needs of your first nonverbal client, you’ll find the
information in The Source for Augmentative Alternative Communication the most helpful resource on the market.
This practical approach to solving the assessment and intervention issues facing you will help you give the gift of
communication to each client you serve.
Copyright © 2002
Components
177 pages, references
Reichert Hoge, Debera / Newsome,
604.571 REI
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