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Quotes and Endorsements

"Current, comprehensive, and an excellent introduction to the field."
—Kathryn M. Yorkston, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington

"Brings together world-class authors and contributors with significant experience and expertise…provides a well-rounded and evidence-supported guide on AAC, highlighting timely issues."

Overview

The authoritative text on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), this classic bestseller is now in its fifth edition—revised and updated for a new generation of speech-language pathologists, teachers, occupational therapists, and other professionals in clinical and educational settings. Partnering with a team of distinguished contributors, renowned experts David Beukelman and Janice Light deliver today’s most comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to AAC interventions and technologies for children and adults with complex communication needs.

Key Topics Covered

Future service providers will get in-depth coverage of essential AAC topics, enhanced by:

• Helpful study questions
• Valuable perspectives from people who use AAC
• Case examples that illustrate key principles

Significantly expanded with new chapters on critical topics, more practical information on how AAC systems work, and new online companion materials, this definitive text aims to support communicative competence—and quality of life—for children and adults with complex communication needs.

Topics Include:

• Collaborating with family members and other communication partners
• Making the most of mobile technologies and AAC apps
• Selecting an AAC system and tailoring it to individual needs
• Working effectively with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Supporting inclusion across the lifespan (including education, employment, and community life)
• Ensuring efficient patient–provider communication in medical settings
• Providing communication supports to people with autism spectrum disorder

About the Authors

David R. Beukelman, Ph.D.
Senior researcher, Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.

Janice C. Light, Ph.D.
Hintz Family Endowed Chair in Children’s Communicative Competence, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pennsylvania State University.

Book Details

ISBN-13: 978-1-68125-303-9
ISBN-10: 1-68125-303-8
www.brookespublishing.com

Contents Overview

• Preface
• About the Authors
• Section I: People Who Require Augmentative and Alternative Communication
  • Chapter 1: AAC Processes for Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs
  • Chapter 2: AAC Assessment
  • Chapter 3: Overview of AAC Intervention
  • Chapter 4: Collaborating with Family Members and Other Communication Partners
• Section II: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems
  • Chapter 5: Vocabulary Selection and Message Management
  • Chapter 6: Representation, Organization, and Layout of AAC Systems
  • Chapter 7: Access Techniques and Output
  • Chapter 8: Selection and Personalization of AAC Systems
• Section III: AAC Interventions for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
  • Chapter 9: Key Considerations in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention for People with Developmental Disabilities
  • Chapter 10: Intervention to Support Communication and Participation of Beginning Communicators
  • Chapter 11: Intervention to Build Communicative Competence
  • Chapter 12: Literacy Intervention for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs
  • Chapter 13: Intervention to Enhance Participation in Education, Employment, and Community Settings
• Section IV: AAC Interventions for Individuals with Acquired Disabilities
  • Chapter 14: Individuals with Acquired Physical Conditions
  • Chapter 15: AAC Supports for Adults with Severe Aphasia and/or Apraxia of Speech
  • Chapter 16: Adults with Degenerative Cognitive and Linguistic Conditions
  • Chapter 17: Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Chapter 18: Patient-Provider Communication in Medical Settings
• Chapter 19: The Importance of Advocacy
• Index