Who's Afraid of AAC? : The UK Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Battye, Alison

ISBN 10: 1911186175 / ISBN 13: 9781911186175

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Who's Afraid of AAC? : The UK Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1911186175
• ISBN 13: 9781911186175
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.984 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Who's Afraid of AAC? is a clear and concise guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the UK and will be an essential resource for all Speech and Language Therapists, educators, parents and carers supporting children with non-verbal communication.

This book sets out to demystify AAC by demonstrating that you already have the skills necessary to use AAC successfully. Key features include:

• an overview of the different types of AAC
• analysis of the best available approaches
• tools to give you the context you need to make specific recommendations and choices
• thorough sections on different settings including Home, Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools so that guidance is relevant to individual needs
• numerous practical examples, templates and activities to help you implement AAC in all settings
• summaries of recent research and hot topics including eye-gaze technology, using AAC in exams, and internet safety so that you have the most up-to-date guidance at your fingertips.

Created by a Speech and Language Therapist who specialises in AAC training for therapists, educators, and individuals with communication needs, as well as parents and carers, this is the only book of its kind written for a UK audience.

About the Author

Alison Battye is a practising Speech and Language Therapist who specialises in working with children with Complex Needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has worked across mainstream and special school settings from Foundation Stage to Further Education, supporting practitioners in implementing AAC with children and young people.