| Edition |
Fifth edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 686 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"The fifth edition of Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs is the premier resource for anyone planning to work with individuals who rely on AAC. Written for pre-service and in-service SLPs, OTs, PTs, assistive technicians, and other direct service providers, this book is a comprehensive guide to the characteristics of people with complex communication needs, the variety of AAC systems available, and current assessment and intervention practices in AAC"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Section I: People who require augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and alternative communication processes for children and adults with complex communication needs -- AAC assessment -- Overview of AAC intervention -- Collaborating with family members and other communication partners -- Section II: Augmentative and alternative communication systems. Vocabulary selection and message management -- Representation, organization, and layout of AAC systems -- Access techniques and output -- Selection and personalization of AAC systems -- Section III: Augmentative and alternative communication interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities. Key considerations in augmentative and alternative communication intervention for people with developmental disabilities -- Intervention to support communication and participation of beginning communicators -- Intervention to build communicative competence -- Literacy intervention for individuals with complex communication needs -- Intervention to enhance participation in education, employment, and community settings -- Section IV: Augmentative and alternative communication interventions for individuals with acquired disabilities. Individuals with acquired physical conditions -- AAC supports for adults with severe aphasia and/or apraxia of speech -- Adults with degenerative cognitive and linguistic conditions -- Individuals with traumatic brain injury -- Patient-provider communication in medical settings -- The importance of advocacy. |
| Credits |
Produced by the publisher. |
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Held by CAPER-BC, Langara College. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Communicative disorders -- Patients -- Rehabilitation.
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Communicative disorders -- Patients -- Rehabilitation. |
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Communicative disorders. |
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Communication devices for people with disabilities.
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Communication devices for people with disabilities. |
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Nervous system -- Diseases -- Complications.
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Nervous system -- Diseases -- Complications. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Light, Janice C. (Janice Catherine), author.
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| Added Title |
Augmentative and alternative communication |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Beukelman, David R., 1943- Augmentative & alternative communication. Fifth edition. Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc., [2020] 9781681253039 (DLC) 2019044684 (OCoLC)1128885174 |
| ISBN |
9781681253046 electronic book |
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1681253054 electronic book |
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9781681253053 electronic book |
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1681253046 electronic book |
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9781681253039 hardcover |
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1681253038 hardcover |
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