Practically Speaking
Practically Speaking
Language, Literacy, and Academic Development for Students with AAC Needs
Authors
Gloria Soto, Ph.D., Carole Zangari, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
K-12
Accessible addition to the AAC series that offers practical, targeted tools for advancing the communicative competence of children who use AAC.
| Paperback US$ 44.95 Qty: Add to Cart |
| STOCK NUMBER | ISBN |
| 69513 | 978-1-55766-951-3 |
| COPYRIGHT | PAGES |
| 2009 | 360 |
| AVAILABILITY | |
| Available Stock |
When K-12 students use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), what can SLPs and educators do to ensure the best academic and social outcomes? They'll find out in this accessible guidebook—every professional's key to helping students develop the language and literacy skills that lead to higher academic achievement and positive peer relationships.
A must-have guide for educators and SLPs who provide communication support, this book answers pressing questions about working with students who use AAC and helps teachers skillfully meet student needs while satisfying the demands of their curriculum. Pre-service and in-service educators and the SLPs who work with them will learn to
- collaborate effectively to improve outcomes for students who use AAC
- determine student needs through effective, ongoing reading, writing, and language assessments
- develop IEPs based on each child's language, communication, and literacy goals
- help students move beyond emergent literacy and develop the skills research identifies as the keys to reading success
- meet IDEA requirements by adapting the general curriculum so all students participate and achieve
- support students' successful use of various AAC technologies, such as communication boards, word prediction software, and speech generating devices
- supplement classroom instruction with visual and oral scaffolding supports for students with AAC needs
- promote positive social relationships and friendships between students who use AAC and their peers
To provide students who use AAC with the best support, readers will get clear descriptions of instructional techniques, guidelines for curriculum adaptations, and practical tools and visual aids such as model intervention plans, task analysis forms, and charts of sample accommodations.
Balancing practical strategies with up-to-date research, this book unlocks language and literacy skills for children who use AAC and lays the groundwork for long-term school and social success.
Practically Speaking is part of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Series.
Reviews
: Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
"Packed with suggestions, ideas, and relevant case studies that will help guide your own practice working with school-aged children."
: ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists
"Well organized, highly researched, and focused on accessing curriculum ... a good source for college students and seasoned professionals."
: Augmentative Communication News
"We needed a book like this and now we have it ... Makes existing research more accessible to all and captures a multitude of ideas that practitioners, educators, and researchers can use to serve the needs of children with CCN."
Jeff Sigafoos, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
"A wealth of evidence-based, yet highly practical strategies for promoting the social inclusion and academic achievement of students who require AAC. A better professional resource could not be found."
Stefanie Sachse, AAC expert, University of Cologne
"A must read for anyone who strives for the best education for students with AAC needs."
Susan R. McCloskey, Department Chair, Volusia Adaptive Assistive Technology Team, Volusia County Schools, Florida
"A wealth of research-based strategies and information to facilitate the successful implementation of AAC devices in the school setting . . . truly practical."
Volume Editors: Gloria Soto Ph.D., Carole Zangari Ph.D., CCC-SLP