ABSTRACT

Effective Augmentative and Alternative Communication Practices provides a user-friendly handbook for any school-based practitioner, whether you are a special education teacher, an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) consultant, assistive technology consultant, speech language pathologist, or occupational therapist. This highly practical book translates the AAC research into practice and explains the importance of the use of AAC strategies across settings. The handbook also provides school-based practitioners with resources to be used during the assessment, planning, and instructional process.

unit 1|82 pages

Students with Complex Communication Needs and the Instructional Team

chapter 2|18 pages

Understanding Communication Competencies

chapter 3|26 pages

The Instructional Team

unit 3|104 pages

Goal Setting and Implementation Practices