Augmentative and alternative communication : challenges and solutions /

"Providers of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) face a myriad of challenges in a rapidly changing and developing field. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Challenges and Solutions is a unique solution-oriented text intended to prepare professionals to face those challeng...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Ogletree, Billy T. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Diego, CA : Plural Publishing, Inc., [2021]
Temas:
Speech disorders > Patients > Rehabilitation.
Language disorders > Patients > Rehabilitation.
People with disabilities > Means of communication.
Communication devices for people with disabilities.
Nonverbal communication.
Needs assessment.
Communication Aids for Disabled
Nonverbal Communication
Communication Disorders > rehabilitation
Interpersonal Relations
Needs Assessment
Personnes handicapées > Moyens de communication.
Appareils de communication pour personnes handicapées.
Communication non verbale.
Analyse des besoins.
needs assessment.
Nonverbal communication
Needs assessment
Communication devices for people with disabilities
Language disorders > Patients > Rehabilitation
People with disabilities > Means of communication
Speech disorders > Patients > Rehabilitation
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"Providers of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) face a myriad of challenges in a rapidly changing and developing field. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Challenges and Solutions is a unique solution-oriented text intended to prepare professionals to face those challenges with a "can do" perspective. Featuring contributions from prominent AAC researchers and providers, as well as actual AAC users, this resource traverses a wide range of scenarios that clinicians deal with on a daily basis. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Challenges and Solutions is divided into five sections with each chapter offering a different evidence-based solution. Part I provides an introduction and basis for the rest of the book. Part II focuses on the unique challenges of providing AAC in childhood, while Part III centers on dealing with adult disorders. In Part IV, the authors delve into special populations and issues, such as assisting individuals with multiple disabilities. In Part V, clinicians will find tips for becoming a solution-oriented provider"--Provided by publisher
Key Features Contributions from national experts in AAC Quotes and vignettes representing the experiences of actual AAC users Featured challenges faced by providers and users alike Evidence-based solutions for ready application in clinical contexts Tools for implementing certain strategies, including example meeting scripts A comprehensive glossary of terms A highly readable writing style An introductory chapter with bolded key terms to improve retention of the material.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 399 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781635502961
1635502969

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