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Author Spears, Carol L.

Title Rising to new heights of communication and learning for children with autism : the definitive guide to using alternative-augmentative communication, visual strategies, and learning supports at home and school / Carol L. Spears and Vicki L. Turner ; illustrations by Pete Diaz.

Publication Info. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2011.

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Description 1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Children with pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) do not often respond well to conventional teaching methods and this can result in social isolation, behavioral problems, limitations in communication, and slow academic growth. Alternative-augmentative communication (AAC) is a highly effective means of improving social interaction and facilitating learning, resulting in better integration into home and school activities, improved behavior and academic success.
Providing an in-depth overview of AAC and visual strategies, this book explores the various communication and intervention options that are available and offers straightforward instructions for using them successfully. Chapters follow a consistent, user-friendly format, answering the questions Who, What, Why, How, When, and Where about each technique, and explaining everything the reader needs to know to improve the behavioral, social, and academic skills of children with PDDs, helping them rise to new communicative heights.
This book is essential reading for families, teachers, therapists and other professionals looking to improve communication between children with PDDs and those around them. --Book Jacket.
Contents pt. 1. Alternative-augmentative communication methods -- pt. 2. Strategies to support learning -- pt. 3. Resources.
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Subject Autistic children -- Education.
Autistic children -- Education.
Autistic children -- Means of communication.
Autistic children -- Means of communication.
Autistic Disorder.
Child.
Communication Aids for Disabled.
Disabled Children.
Learning.
Communication.
Genre/Form Popular Work.
Electronic books.
Added Author Turner, Vicki L.
Other Form: Print version: Spears, Carol L. Rising to new heights of communication and learning for children with autism. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2011 9781849058377 (OCoLC)635494821
ISBN 9780857003324 (electronic book)
0857003321 (electronic book)
9781849058377
1849058377